94 ss mt - boost is showing 15 vac
The car died in the middle of the highway and now I'm stuck on the side of the road with my 2 mounth old daughter. It starts up again but then just dies after a bit. Feels like its choking or something. I thought it maybe the alt but I don't thinks so anymore. Plz help, this my first turbo car and don't know what to look for or do.
Plz Help! Car died while on the highway!
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Re: Plz Help! Car died while on the highway!
It dies after "a bit?" How long is "a bit?"
Can you keep the engine running if you hold the throttle somewhat open?
If "a bit" is just a couple of seconds, and the throttle can make the engine keep running, even if it runs poorly, maybe something on the intake piping broke or came loose. You were having some trouble with your PCV plumbing and your turbo inlet boot before, right? Give it a look.
To limp the car home, you can leave the PCV lines that go to the valve cover disconnected as long as the fittings on the intake are blocked off. If something's cracked, maybe you have some duct tape or something you can use to temporarily kinda sorta seal it up? You absolutely need the IAC valve hooked up.
Can you keep the engine running if you hold the throttle somewhat open?
If "a bit" is just a couple of seconds, and the throttle can make the engine keep running, even if it runs poorly, maybe something on the intake piping broke or came loose. You were having some trouble with your PCV plumbing and your turbo inlet boot before, right? Give it a look.
To limp the car home, you can leave the PCV lines that go to the valve cover disconnected as long as the fittings on the intake are blocked off. If something's cracked, maybe you have some duct tape or something you can use to temporarily kinda sorta seal it up? You absolutely need the IAC valve hooked up.
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Re: Plz Help! Car died while on the highway!
Also, I'm PMing you my cell number. I'm gonna be away from the computer but if I can help get you and your girl somewhere safer than a highway shoulder, I want to.
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Re: Plz Help! Car died while on the highway!
Issue fixed. Ended up being the alt after all. Thanks again for the help.