car keeps dying

1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM
4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CGTHORN
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my car keeps dying mostly when it is hot outside. we replaced the fuel filter and put new gas in but still keeps dying. what could be causing this problem.
Jul 7, 2011 at 10:02 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Is it dieing when you take your foot off the throttle or while cruising?
Jul 7, 2011 at 10:27 PM
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CGTHORN
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it dies when i push the gas pedal. when i let off of it the car accelerates.
Jul 8, 2011 at 2:31 AM
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CGTHORN
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it will also do it with out touching anything. when i come to a stop it dies. its getting harder to start or stay started.
Jul 8, 2011 at 2:32 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Check and test the MAF. TPS and ignition coils and have the computer scanned for any stored trouble codes.
Jul 8, 2011 at 9:50 AM
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CGTHORN
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what is maf and tps. im having it scanned today
Jul 8, 2011 at 11:44 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Mass Air Flow Sensor and Throttle Position sensor.
Jul 8, 2011 at 11:46 PM
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CGTHORN
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ok thank you.i will have them check that.
Jul 8, 2011 at 11:48 PM
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CGTHORN
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wouldnt the TPS cause the engine to over rev?
Jul 8, 2011 at 11:50 PM
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