2 New problems
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2 New problems
Twice this week i would start the ex and it would immediately die.
If i took my foot of the gas it would die.
2 days ago i took it to my mechanic while it was happening and it stayed running.
He thought it might have been something vacuum related and I went on my way.
Worked fine until today and happened again.
Had to crank it a couple of times until it stayed running and its ok now but I know it's going to keep happening if I don't solve the problem.
The other problem is since I live in Florida, it's been raining like crazy.
I went to get in my and sat in the seat and as soon as I took off, I felt a stream of water hit my left foot.
I guess I now have a leak at the bottom of my windshield.
Has anyone experienced either of these problems?
If i took my foot of the gas it would die.
2 days ago i took it to my mechanic while it was happening and it stayed running.
He thought it might have been something vacuum related and I went on my way.
Worked fine until today and happened again.
Had to crank it a couple of times until it stayed running and its ok now but I know it's going to keep happening if I don't solve the problem.
The other problem is since I live in Florida, it's been raining like crazy.
I went to get in my and sat in the seat and as soon as I took off, I felt a stream of water hit my left foot.
I guess I now have a leak at the bottom of my windshield.
Has anyone experienced either of these problems?
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Had the stumble & die till revved like crazy, ONLY ONCE. I think it was very wet. Never happened again. Never had an X leak BUT, they can & do . from reading it's usually on the right side on the electronics, NOT GOOD 
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As soon as i start it it revs up then dies if i don't step on the gas and even then it'll die if I take my foot off the gas.
Took about 5 times today until it kept running
Hopefully if it cost me money, it'll be down the road
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If you go looking around there is a thread or 2 that might apply. They discuss & fix the water entering the engine compartment & flooding the back cylinders. The split in the middle of the back rubber hood gasket. I think it's just a matter of some good silicone but not sure.
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Thanks for the second link
Got it bookmarked
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I'll jump on the IAC bandwagon too. Closing up that gap in the rear hood seal is a good idea to keep the plugs dry. Also get that windshield leak sealed up ASAP, if that water gets into the GEM bad expensive things can happen, seal it up!
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When I get my front suspension put in next week, I'll have the mechanic do a full scan to see what codes it's throwing and get taken care of what I can at that time.
I'm going to buy an IAC anyways and have him swap it.
I might buy a new starter also and have that put in.
It's a 16 year old vehicle so I'm sure those parts are going to start needing to be replaced.
Now I got to figure out a way to get my free windshield replacement from my insurance company
I'm going to buy an IAC anyways and have him swap it.
I might buy a new starter also and have that put in.
It's a 16 year old vehicle so I'm sure those parts are going to start needing to be replaced.
Now I got to figure out a way to get my free windshield replacement from my insurance company
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yesterday it did it again, would start up and instantly die, even if it was in drive with my foot on the brake.
Took it to the mechanic today and he ran a code scanner and no codes popped up at all for anything engine relater
It wasn't the IAC as that didn't throw a code either
He thinks it might be the fuel pump and is going to check that tomorrow
Took it to the mechanic today and he ran a code scanner and no codes popped up at all for anything engine relater
It wasn't the IAC as that didn't throw a code either
He thinks it might be the fuel pump and is going to check that tomorrow
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I was having wet weather issues and finally got it to throw a misfire code for #1 and #9, replaced both coil packs and problem went away. About a month later, again during wet weather, it stumbled a bit upon start up. Figured it was time, replaced the other 8 coil packs and all 10 plugs. Runs MUCH better, didn't realize how off she was! Even picked up a couple mpgs! May not be the same as your issue, but a place to check? Good luck!