What do I change next? Car just stopped while driving
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OK so my sone was driving this car and it just stopped. After it sat for about 2 months we finally got it home from his friends house to work on it. We first checked and the fuel pump was bad so we replaced it. Then it still would not run good so we were told that the sensor in the distributor was bad. We then replaced the whole distributor. Now it starts but wont stay on if you let off the gas. We have since checked and changed the crank sensor and all the plugs. Still not change. It will start then dies if you let off the gas. We had the timing belt checked and it looks good. The last suggestion we got was to change the brain. I really could use some good advice. I have to get this car working and soon. I just cant believe that the fuel pump, distributor and brain all went out at the same time. Please help, my son needs this car asap. There are no reliable mechanics in my area that I can take it to so I am on my own fixing this.
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I'm going from memory here, but I believe your engine has something called a Mass Air Flow sensor at the air filter housing. Disconnect that and see if it changes the idle issue. If yes, replace sensor. If not, you may want to check the throttle plate itself for carbon build-up. The engine is designed to have a certain amount of air flow, even with the plate in the closed position; carbon on the plate edge reduces that air flow and may cause a no-idle issue. The carbon can be cleaned with an old toothbrush and carb cleaner. There's a possibility of a Throttle Position sensor issue, but try the other two first.
