car starts then dies
 

was trying to clean the engine bay area.. since it looked dirty like crap.. took some things out to clean since i just bought it.. but when i tried to take off the afm.. the wire was loose and i didn't notice till it was too late.. that it came out a little and it came off of the plug.. and when i put it back in .. and it wont start now.. but i bought a new one.. and the same thing happened... but it would start for a little like about 5 seconds.. then it would just die.. it would stay on if i gas it up.. but once i let go it will just die on me... i tried to solder the old afm back .. and it would be the same thing.. it would turn on for a few seconds and die on me.. now i dont konw what to do.. if its the afm then i have replaced it and soldered back the old one.. so now i got two afm.. and both of them is the same.. starts for about 5 seconds and die.. please can anyone help me?? i really don't know what to do.. could the motor be flooded? cause i heard that 88 rx7 TII floods easy.. and how would i be able to fix it if it is? =(

doesn't sound flooded cause it is starting. If you have a "bad" air flow meter put it all back together and there will be a code in the computer. Pull the code. You can find out how in the FSM- Section = Fuel and emissions. Heres the link to Sticky's FAQ. Scroll down to the MANUAL AND LINKS section:

https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/frequently-asked-questions-2nd-generation-rx-7-faq-fc-494667/

TPS, vac leak, bad stuffs, too many to list

sensors?

where in Cali are you?

i'm in southern cali.. close la area... baldwin park... where the 605 and the 10 meets... i've tried to read on how to unflood the motor.. and tried to changed the oil and sparks. sparks wasn't wet or anything.. but changed them anyways since i bought it already.... but going to try to get the codes? have no clue in doing that.. but i'll read up on it.... if anything else could be the problem?? any answers would be great.. thanks for the help guys..

if you can rev up the engine after starting, then its probably not a vacuum leak unless its huge. if it just starts up and dies despite the throttle input, i'd check the AFM and wiring again. grab a DMM and check the wiring - maybe the wire broke inside or something.