OliveXJ

So the other day I got caught somewhere i shouldnt be and had to make a quick escape. The trail was very bumpy and i had to go fast so while making it out, as soon as i got down to the main road it died. now it will start and idle for a few seconds then die. I can start it and give it gas but then when i let off, it dies. Im thinking its the TPS but dont have alot of extra money to throw into replacing good parts (college sucks)! Any tips, tricks, or know how would be greatly appreciated!

highwater

Make sure vacuum line is still on map sensor. And u can try adjusting the tps u may have jarred it when flying threw the woods

OliveXJ

i tried to test the tps with a multimeter but the guides i used were junk. Ill check the vacuum lines tomorrow first thing. Thanks!

highwater

No problem if have too just try moving it just a hair

OliveXJ

well i tested the tps and the map sensor, cleaned the throttle body and the IAC and it still does the same thing. im thinking that maybe a bad fuel pump could do this too??

highwater

What about fuel filter maybe

OliveXJ

i swapped it out on the side of the trail when i got stucck. it helped it some but it still only runs for about 5 seconds then slowly dies.

wb joe

try the idel air control valve
thay get junk up

OliveXJ

i cleaned it off with carb cleaner and it looks good as new.

wb joe

ya but dose the motor work inside .try tap it with the rubber end of a scerw dri

OliveXJ

sure does! im beginning to think its the fuel pump. any simple tests i can do?

highwater

Does it spit n sputter or just die

OliveXJ

it sputters and dies real slow. it want to keep running but its like it runs out of gas, thats why i dont think its electric related

highwater

I googled spit n sputter , says u can take a rubber mallet a tap on gas tank if pump is in there and may start pumping right . You might try googling it

OliveXJ

i googled it and thats the direction im gonna be going! Thanks for the advice, ill let you know what happens when im done!