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Stephen18
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Aug 11, 2011, 1:43 PM
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CAR DIES OUT AFTER START
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I have a 2002 Chevy Suburban 1500 5.3 litre that starts but then chokes out. When I step on the gas pedal I have very little pressure and I can hear a light puff coming from the engine when I step gently on the pedal. The service engine soon light is on. I haven't tried anything yet. Thanks Steve
(This post was edited by Stephen18 on Aug 11, 2011, 2:01 PM)
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Hammer Time
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Aug 11, 2011, 2:53 PM
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Re: CAR DIES OUT AFTER START
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The "check engine" light is an indicator for a system that monitors many electronic functions in the system, also called the "malfunction indicator lamp" (MIL). It can come on for any of hundreds of different causes from any of the systems that the computer monitors. Some are very important and can lead to further component or engine damage and some are emissions related not as serious but still a problem and need to be repaired.
Your first step is to have the computer scanned to retrieve the trouble codes that were set when the check engine light came on. Those codes will give you specific information about what the computer saw and will get you pointed in the right direction to find your problem. With a 1996 or newer and some 95 cars and you have an AutoZone or Advanced auto parts in your area, they will read them for free. Once you have these code numbers, we can be a lot more specific about what your problem may be.
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