Engine won't stay running.....

[tacio25]

I can't seem to figure out the problem. Thought it was the fuel pump since I broke 100k miles a few weeks ago but I just replaced it and the car still won't stay on. It will turn over when I turn her on, but I have to constantly stay on the gas to keep her running. The moment I let off she dies. I don't have a CEL so I'm puzzled. Anyone have a problem like this lately and can lend a helping hand? I was told to check the idle control valve...but I don't even know where that would be. Any help would be great guys!

[tacio25]

okay guys and gals....done about an hour or so of searching on here and reading peoples problems...and realized...i wasn't getting any boost when I rev'd her up. i so checked her pipes and what do you know?!?! Coupler from turbo to intercooler came off!! So I attached her and she runs!!!!!

[junya1985]

good job yeah that could be a big problem

[leetpcguy]

I had a similar problem. Turns out i left the TPS unplugged. Glad it was something simple though.

[tacio25]

yeah me too. I did buy a new fuel pump when that's what I thought the problem was so I did spend money on that. And it was due to be changed(I'm at 107K miles). But yeah...the simple things always get us!

[magnumP5]

Hate to say it but your fuel pump was probably fine then. Sucks that you had to spend the extra money when it was something so simple.

[tacio25]

very true...but I did read that our pumps have a life of about 100k miles. And I am around 108K now so I'm sure it's life was soon coming to an end. Plus...I found it for a GREAT price! And it only took 3 days to receive in the mail! So I have my original stock pump which is in working condition now as a spare.

[Stormtrooper77]

okay guys and gals....done about an hour or so of searching on here and reading peoples problems...and realized...i wasn't getting any boost when I rev'd her up. i so checked her pipes and what do you know?!?! Coupler from turbo to intercooler came off!! So I attached her and she runs!!!!!

You won't see much boost if you revved from a stand still (if that is in fact what you did).

[tacio25]

well usually from a standstill under no load I'll still get a couple pounds of boost...nothing big...but enough to know the turbo is boosting and I can definately hear my BOV

[bazooka joe]

always check the simple and least costly things first! ( i need to heed my own advice!) i had a boost leak and thought it was a bad maf and egr...after messing with it for several hours i said i better check all my couplers...sure enough, one blew off, clamp broke!