car stall

1992 PONTIAC SUNBIRD
6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KURTISG904
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my car shakes and idles offbeat when in drive or reverse and sometimes stalls, and i smell gas when it does it, could be a fuel injection problem, since when there is low gas it tends to do it more, what are the possible reasons for this?
May 26, 2011 at 7:57 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Do you have a check engine light and when was last major tune-up??

Check the fuel pressure with a gauge if its within specs-start here
May 26, 2011 at 8:23 PM
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KURTISG904
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no check engine light, and i replaced the spark plugs and wires about 3-4 months ago, but i havent checked the fuel pressure
May 27, 2011 at 5:04 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Perform the fuel pressure check and get back with the readings-also check the idle air control valve and PCV/EGR valves-throttle position sensor
May 27, 2011 at 5:35 AM
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