car starts runs about 20 seconds then dies but start up !

Asked by ron1731 Sep 13, 2009 at 03:01 PM about the 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have put on the following parts,ecm,ing mod.,ivac,map sensor,fuel pump,fuel regulator,egr. Checked fuel lines ok.Tps sensor ok. Car starts run 15 to 20 seconds and dies out but starts right up. If you push on gas pedal it dies??

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I have read if your crank shaft position sensor is stuck open it will either not start or when it does it a shut off unless you keep the gas going until warmed up. I have a 1985 Chevy Celebrity 6 cyc 2.8 2BB my v# is a X

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