1997 Chevy Cavalier dies

Tiny
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Engine Mechanical problem
1997 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

when the car gets to running temp and I turn off eng. When I start back up and it is still hot it cuts out and dies on take off replaced coils and fuil presser relay still do it need help bad
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 AT 9:41 PM

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Tiny
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Check fuel pressure/throttle position and manifold absolute pressure sensors
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Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 AT 10:31 PM
Tiny
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Where wold I find the manifold absolute pressure sensors? Or throttle position location
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Thursday, March 12th, 2009 AT 7:18 AM
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MAP is mounted on top of throttle body

TPS on throttle body assembly
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Thursday, March 12th, 2009 AT 12:28 PM
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It could also be the cam sensor that the coils are mounted on, pull it out and see if there is any cracks in the sensor neck (after cleaning it off with carb cleaner or if it is swollen.
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Thursday, March 12th, 2009 AT 12:49 PM

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