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I have a 1990 chevy cavalier- 4cyl. the problem i am having is,it is hard to keep it running .. I had it sitting for a few months (muffler had rotted )I had the alternator & batt. checked they came out fine - I replaced the starter & fuel filter.. It will start for a few sec. then die - if I keep my foot on the pedal I can keep it running for about 5 min then the engine light will come on and die
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When the CHECK ENGINE light illuminates, What CODE(S) are being stored in the computer ?.
*****I can't figure that out (Codes) what I did notice is that the exhaust-manifold turns bright red? and the car will only stay started if I keep my foot on gas pedal?
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AnswerDo NOT continue to run this vehicle as you will mELT the catalytic converters internal components and thus cause an exhaust restriction.
You will HAVE to find a book that shows you how to extract the CODES from the computer and in the book the code #'s will identify a possible PART fault.
Usually when the exhaust-manifold turns bright red this is a sign of a computer failure.
BUT, You have to find out WHAT caused the computer to fail BEFORE you install a new one.
If you have an engine component failure that is causing the computer to fail and you ONLY install a NEW computer you will DESTROY the nEW computer.
Getting these CODES is VITAL.
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