So the other day I got caught somewhere i shouldnt be and had to make a quick escape. The trail was very bumpy and i had to go fast so while making it out, as soon as i got down to the main road it died. now it will start and idle for a few seconds then die. I can start it and give it gas but then when i let off, it dies. Im thinking its the TPS but dont have alot of extra money to throw into replacing good parts (college sucks)! Any tips, tricks, or know how would be greatly appreciated!

 

Make sure vacuum line is still on map sensor. And u can try adjusting the tps u may have jarred it when flying threw the woods

 

i tried to test the tps with a multimeter but the guides i used were junk. Ill check the vacuum lines tomorrow first thing. Thanks!

 

No problem if have too just try moving it just a hair

 

well i tested the tps and the map sensor, cleaned the throttle body and the IAC and it still does the same thing. im thinking that maybe a bad fuel pump could do this too??

 

What about fuel filter maybe

 

i swapped it out on the side of the trail when i got stucck. it helped it some but it still only runs for about 5 seconds then slowly dies.

 

try the idel air control valve
thay get junk up

 

i cleaned it off with carb cleaner and it looks good as new.

 

ya but dose the motor work inside .try tap it with the rubber end of a scerw dri

 

sure does! im beginning to think its the fuel pump. any simple tests i can do?

 

Does it spit n sputter or just die

 

it sputters and dies real slow. it want to keep running but its like it runs out of gas, thats why i dont think its electric related

 

I googled spit n sputter , says u can take a rubber mallet a tap on gas tank if pump is in there and may start pumping right . You might try googling it

 

i googled it and thats the direction im gonna be going! Thanks for the advice, ill let you know what happens when im done!