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luvtospeed88
09-15-2009, 11:56 AM
sometimes when i come to a stop after getting gas or running my car for a while it will just die.. help?
Jspeed17
09-15-2009, 12:00 PM
does it just kinda sputter then die? Or more like a quick shut down?
luvtospeed88
09-15-2009, 12:01 PM
yea it will sputter a bit before it dies
Jspeed17
09-15-2009, 12:04 PM
try cleaning throttle plate and clean EGR valve out--it may be sticking open
jeanspeed
09-16-2009, 04:25 PM
do you have a bov???? my car does it some times.
luvtospeed88
09-17-2009, 08:31 AM
yea i have the purple and silver greddy.. not sure which one it is
haveahotcarl
09-17-2009, 08:41 AM
yea i have the purple and silver greddy.. not sure which one it is

Where is it mounted? If the MAF hasn't been relocated and the BOV is behind it, that is for sure what is causing the stalling issue. The computer thinks there is more air in the system and dumps in more fuel causing a super rich condition and then stalling.
luvtospeed88
09-17-2009, 11:33 AM
hmmm.. very interesting. i will have to check that out. i will let u kno. lol thanks man
luvtospeed88
09-17-2009, 11:46 AM
also my fans arent working anymore.. its not the fuse so i have no clue what else it could be..
Bu11dogg2
09-17-2009, 11:49 AM
they're not always on like on older cars
luvtospeed88
09-17-2009, 11:51 AM
yea i know i have a switch to turn it on, but it wont turn on..
haveahotcarl
09-17-2009, 07:02 PM
yea i know i have a switch to turn it on, but it wont turn on..

Poor wiring job. Check to see if the fan is even getting power or at least see where the power is coming from.
luvtospeed88
09-17-2009, 09:33 PM
it is a real bad wiring job, i didnt have the car when it was put on..
haveahotcarl
09-17-2009, 09:46 PM
it is a real bad wiring job, i didnt have the car when it was put on..

I would definitely see if you can follow the wiring and check to see if it is connected to anything. It is unlikely that there is a fuse in the line but it is possible that there is one hiding out. Also check to see if you are getting power to the fan. A good multimeter is a wise investment when working on a car.

Best case scenario is to find out exactly why the fan was hardwired and work backwards from there. I wouldn't worry about the fan right away, concentrate on the stalling and fix that first. You can drive without a fan, given you keep moving, but you can't drive a car that won't stay running!

Good luck!
luvtospeed88
09-18-2009, 08:07 AM
true true, thanks very much bro. ill let ya know how all turns out