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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 07:28 PM
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Arrow HELP! car start and die

Hi everyone, i have a 88 T2. The car could start up but it die right away. I couldnt incrase the rpm. I am thinking maybe the ECU or the air flow meter. Please give me some advise. Thanks.
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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 07:43 PM
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can you check any error codes? you will have to search around and make the little checker thingy.
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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 08:06 PM
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how do i check for code?
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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 09:22 PM
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lets start from the beginning.. Did the car ALWAYS do this, or did you do something to it?
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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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It is the first time.............didnt do anything to it
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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 10:14 PM
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Check the AFM connector first, make sure its plugged in good. Sometimes the vibrate loose.
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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 10:17 PM
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it is connected and not loose. i try to unplug it, but i didnt work
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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 10:18 PM
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Okay, jumper the fuel check connector. You do have the ENTIRE intake system installed, correct?
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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 10:29 PM
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fuel ok, intake system ok, no vaccum leak.
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