out of storage, and can wont idle!

Deerman1 · 04-11-2009, 09:40 PM

Running fine when I put it away for the long Iowa winter. Got it out today to get it ready to go, and it wont idle. It runs well, after a new MAF sensor, but still wont idle at all. It dies almost immediately.

Car is a 02 Spyder if that helps.

I'm a engine idiot, but am hoping for some advice where to begin my search!

Thanks in advance!

supunna_picta · 04-12-2009, 04:31 PM

Check the Air intake system from the intake tube before the air filter all the way to the inlet near the side scoop. See if there's anything blocking.

Check the fuel filter

Check the Fuel (try an additive or dilution with fresh fuel).

Is there a check engine light?

Deerman1 · 04-13-2009, 08:29 AM

Got it running today. It still wont idle, but runs great if you keep pressure on the gas pedal. Great power all the way through the RPM's, no bogging down, missing, or anything else that would make you think something is wrong.

Still wont idle, and almost immediately dies.

No check engine lights since the MAF sensor was replaced.

Any new thoughts???

04-11-2009, 09:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Deerman1 No Skills Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	out of storage, and can wont idle! Running fine when I put it away for the long Iowa winter. Got it out today to get it ready to go, and it wont idle. It runs well, after a new MAF sensor, but still wont idle at all. It dies almost immediately. Car is a 02 Spyder if that helps. I'm a engine idiot, but am hoping for some advice where to begin my search! Thanks in advance!

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04-12-2009, 04:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
supunna_picta No Skills Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 222 Thanks: 2 Thanked 23 Times in 22 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Check the Air intake system from the intake tube before the air filter all the way to the inlet near the side scoop. See if there's anything blocking. Check the fuel filter Check the Fuel (try an additive or dilution with fresh fuel). Is there a check engine light?

04-13-2009, 08:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Deerman1 No Skills Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Got it running today. It still wont idle, but runs great if you keep pressure on the gas pedal. Great power all the way through the RPM's, no bogging down, missing, or anything else that would make you think something is wrong. Still wont idle, and almost immediately dies. No check engine lights since the MAF sensor was replaced. Any new thoughts???