Nissan Repair: 280z, crankshaft position sensor, air flow meter

Question
The vech will start and run for a few seconds, the amount of time can be extended if the you open the trotle. vech has good spark but dies as if you turned it off

Answer
roverjoe,

Check the codes first.  But, I think you either have a bad air meter, throttle position switch, idle air control valve or distributor.  Check the codes using the following and email me back.

Diagnostic Trouble Codes - 1987
Nissan
11     Crankshaft Position Sensor
12     Air Flow Meter
13     Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor
21     Ignition Signal
22     Fuel Pump
23     Throttle Valve Switch
31     Load Signal
32     Start Signal
41     Fuel Temperature Sensor
44     System Okay
1.   Verify that diagnostic mode slesctor is turned fully counterclockwise.
2.   Turn ignition switch ON.
3.   Make sure inspection lamps stay on. (Bulb check.)
4.   Turn diagnostic mode selector fully clockwise.
5.   Make sure inspection lamps display code 23 and 31.
6.   Depress accelerator pedal and release.
7.   Make sure inspection lamps display code 31.
8.   Start engine, apply brakes and shift into "D" position.
9.   Make sure inspection lamps display code 31.
10.   Turn a load switch OFF-ON-OFF. (A/C switch, Headlight switch etc.)
11.   Shift into "P".
12.   Make sure inspection lamps display code 44. Any other code is a DTC.