4age 16v won't start and dies at idle

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Mr.Fujiwara
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4age 16v won't start and dies at idle

Postby Mr.Fujiwara » Wed Mar 27, 2013 12:13 am

Like the title says guys
Took a couple of mountain runs and it was fine then
When I tried to start her back up it didn't so I push started
The car then everything was fine then got on the freeway to
Go home and it was fine then when I exited the freeway
She died at idle push started it back up then died so I pushed started
It again and told my girlfriend to keep the revs up and I hoped in the car
And got home I did the fuel injector cleaner with a full tank idk it that
Could be the problem
I also just replaced the head gasket and put some tomei pon cams and had
All the timing done at a shop so I don't think it's that
I don't have a job so I don't want to just replace anything I want to see
If anyone has had similar problems and knew how to fix it I know
There are posts up on other websites but why not start a new one of
These threads on the new forum

Or even if someone is in SoCal thank could help me
I have a for sale post if you want anything I have
For your time

http://forums.club4ag.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=1128

Thanks club4ag any advice would be awesome!!

-Charles
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Re: 4age 16v won't start and dies at idle

Postby Esenpai » Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:16 am

Check your afm make sure the connection is good. also does the engine sound fine when running/ accelerates normally, headlights stay bright and don't dim.
Also just because a "shop" does it doesn't mean its good. if you just had I done very recently I'd go to them and have them check their work. but check all your plugs sometimes things come loose when driving hard and one little plug maybe on the fuel rail or something comes loose and it will make your car die at idle. also if you have a dvom check to make sure your alt is charging properly at idle if you can get it to run for that long. but I'd go thru the harness and disconnect and reconnect all your connections shouldnt take more then 5 mins or so. check your grounds too!
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