91 Shadow won't stay running

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by burningairline, Nov 16, 2008.

  1. Hi-
    Just got a 1991 Dodge Shadow 2.5 L for free, 'cept it won't stay
    running. The guy who gave me the car said MAP sensor, so I replaced it
    with no results.Basically, the car, when cold, will fire up and run,
    sputteringly for a few seconds, and if you give it some gas, it seems
    like it's misfiring or hesitating then it stalls out. Then it won't
    start again. If you let it sit and pump the gas again, it will fire up
    and stall out immeditatly, as if you were doing the old carb cleaner
    trick. It's like it's not getting fuel. But why will it initially
    start and stay running for a few secs? Fuel pump, err, TPS, or
    injectors? Thanks for any and all help!!
     
    burningairline, Nov 16, 2008
    #1
  2. burningairline

    KirkM Guest

    Since this earlier model has the DRB diagnostic system, I would
    suggest retrieving any stored codes. This can be done with the "key
    on / key off" sequence. The "check engine" light will display codes in
    two-digit values. A 5-5 means end of codes. Further information can be
    found on allpar.com, in the "repairs -> computer codes" section.

    -KM
     
    KirkM, Nov 17, 2008
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