Just Answer Just Answer
Ask A Question  -  Help  -  Register  -  Login   

Ask Your Car Question. Car Experts Answer You ASAP
(Not a Car Question?)

Question

1982 cutlass dies at stop signs idles ok but dies when ou give it gas


Sent to Car Experts May 18, 2005 3:15 p.m.
No Comment Added
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status: Closed   Value: $10   
Answer
May 18, 2005 3:17 p.m. (2 minutes and 28 seconds later)
THIS ANSWER IS LOCKED!
You can view this answer by clicking here to Register or Login and paying $3.
PictureTech501  -- Auto Service Technician -- 96% Positive Feedback on 740 Car Accepts
38 years exp, ASE Mastertech with L1 Advanced Engine performance
Info Request
May 18, 2005 3:19 p.m. (1 minute and 28 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark

 Is this carbuerated or fuel injected?

Ignore the previous "pay post". It is the same as this and was supposed to be free.
PictureTech501  -- Auto Service Technician -- 96% Positive Feedback on 740 Car Accepts
38 years exp, ASE Mastertech with L1 Advanced Engine performance
Reply to Tech501
Sent May 18, 2005 3:22 p.m. (3 minutes and 21 seconds later)
carbuerated also it is a 6v
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Answer
May 18, 2005 3:27 p.m. (4 minutes and 14 seconds later)
THIS ANSWER IS LOCKED!
You can view this answer by clicking here to Register or Login and paying $3.
PictureSteve7654  -- Auto Service Technician -- 99% Positive Feedback on 1664 Car Accepts
27 yrs ASE L1 Master Technician, Service manager
Info Request
May 18, 2005 3:40 p.m. (13 minutes and 18 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark
 It appears it has to be carbuerated and the most likely cause is a bad accelerator pump in hte carb. At that age many carb problems can arise just from age deterioration and contamination. I suggest you either have that carb rebuilt or buy a remanufactured unit. Replace the fuel filter at the same time.
PictureTech501  -- Auto Service Technician -- 96% Positive Feedback on 740 Car Accepts
38 years exp, ASE Mastertech with L1 Advanced Engine performance
Info Request
May 18, 2005 3:45 p.m. (4 minutes and 51 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark
 I have posted several possibilities for the symptoms you describe, please check my posting for details.   The followup answer mere restates a portion of my original post...
PictureSteve7654  -- Auto Service Technician -- 99% Positive Feedback on 1664 Car Accepts
27 yrs ASE L1 Master Technician, Service manager
Reply to Tech501
Sent May 20, 2005 10:09 a.m. (1 day and 18 hours later)
The problem was the alternator. We replaced it and the car runs great. Thanks.
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Reply to Steve Rapp
Sent May 20, 2005 10:10 a.m. (1 minute and 22 seconds later)
The problem was the alternator. We replaced it and the car runs great. Thanks.
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Info Request
May 20, 2005 12:44 p.m. (2 hours and 33 minutes later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark
 That came out of left field. Nowhere in your question did you mention ANYTHING about a battery going dead. That would have been a pretty important symptom to mention.
PictureTech501  -- Auto Service Technician -- 96% Positive Feedback on 740 Car Accepts
38 years exp, ASE Mastertech with L1 Advanced Engine performance
Reply to Tech501
Sent May 20, 2005 3:08 p.m. (2 hours and 23 minutes later)
the battery never went dead. just a guess, altenator was only putting out 10 amps, will probably have to work on the carb also.
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Info Request
May 20, 2005 6:47 p.m. (3 hours and 39 minutes later)
 No, in order for that to be effecting the engine driveability in any way, the voltage would have to drop below 9 volts. Your car will run just fine WITHOUT an alternator as long as you keep the battery charged. If that was effecting the way the car ran, you had to have problems starting it with a low battery. You never mentioned that.
PictureTech501  -- Auto Service Technician -- 96% Positive Feedback on 740 Car Accepts
38 years exp, ASE Mastertech with L1 Advanced Engine performance

Think you can answer this question?
 Login or  Become an Expert









DISCLAIMER: You acknowledge that any information you may obtain from individuals you contact through use of the Just Answer service comes from those individuals, not from Just Answer!, and that Just Answer is not in any way responsible for any of the information these third parties may supply. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty and no representations are made regarding the qualification of an Expert. Responses and comments on Just Answer! are for general information and are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (such as medical, legal, investment or accounting) and do not establish a professional-client relationship. Just Answer! is not intended or designed to address EMERGENCY QUESTIONS which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service.
   Just Answer! > Car Repair
Question List - Become an Expert - Terms of Service - Security & Privacy - About Us
© 2008 Just Answer Corp.