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1994 Chevrolet Blazer Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Fuel injector, Performance.
Mileage: 101,400 miles.

Asked on January 3, 2012

Doesn't accelerate and sputters on cold start

5.7L V8 engine K blazer. Anyway, on cold start, engine will give the odd sputter. Upon putting it in gear after warming up a few minutes, it sputters badly when trying to accelerate where it seems like it wants to stall.
Once engine is fully warm, it seems to operate completely fine.
First time brought in, no codes given, but spark plugs cleaned and fuel injector cleaner put in. Ran fine for about 3 weeks then sputtering started again.
Brought it in again, and cat converter changed. Performance better but again, after 3 weeks the sputtering issue is back.
Any suggestions? Thanks
Avatar Asked by Echo99

Answer

Replied on January 3, 2012

Any codes? Check and clean EGR. If there is an IAC, remove and clean it.

Tiny Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
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