fuel issue on 88 firebird

Asked by terryburleson Sep 19, 2011 at 01:06 PM about the 1988 Pontiac Firebird

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i have fuel issue my car will run and drive but cuts out like its not getting fuel.ive replacede the fuel pump fuel filter anf fuel pump relay but it still is doing the same thing it just cuts outany suggestions

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Jason answered 12 years ago

seems like my problem.. my ignition coil and module seem to be causing a power loss in a riviera. shudders alot when climbing and pressing gass.

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AlexRW answered 12 years ago

If it runs OK with the gas pedal depressed but cuts out when you slow down and stop, it is likely to be blocked idler jets in the carbie.

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