Engine dies after start

Asked by Helpneedednow Dec 03, 2020 at 05:28 PM about the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Engine starts runs good, after 30 seconds it dies. Let it set 20 seconds starts  
and goes through it again. Fuel pressure is 40 psi, it has a new ignition
module, a new TPS set at .54 volts. There are no codes.

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Justin answered 3 years ago

Fuel pressure with connected vacuum line is 40-42 psi, if no vacuum line it should be 47-48 psi

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