WLT Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 I have a 92 eldorado it starts and runs up to 1000 rpm then dies it will start right back up but then dies again . Any help would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navion Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 The very first thing that I would do would be to change the fuel filter. The next thing would be to check the fuel pressure at the engine. It is possible that the fuel pump is failing. Britt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 I agree with Britt, check fuel pressure also Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 I'll make the fuel pressure check unanimous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WLT Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Thanks to all. I have changed the fuel filter and no change. I will try to pull codes tomorrow and get them posted. Again thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Definately pull codes and post them here. note you have OBD1. Sounds to me like a bad IAC, or a large vacumn leak. Welcome to Caddyinfo GM FAN FOREVER Nice, clean, luxury= fine automobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adallak Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Stuck open EGR valve? EGR valves are pain to remove on 4.9 engines, but you can depress the diaphragm with fingers to make sure it moves freely. Look arounf the throttle body and you will see it. It looks like one in the picture. The saddest thing in life is wasted talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadillac Jim Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 I've seen this with a bad fuel pump relay. The engine starts on the priming fuel pressure charge, then dies when it runs out. I would check the relevant fuses and relays first. -- Click Here for CaddyInfo page on "How To" Read Your OBD Codes-- Click Here for my personal page to download my OBD code list as an Excel file, plus other Cadillac data -- See my CaddyInfo car blogs: 2011 CTS-V, 1997 ETC Yes, I was Jims_97_ETC before I changed cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Thanks to all. I have changed the fuel filter and no change. I will try to pull codes tomorrow and get them posted. Again thanks! What about the fuel PRESSURE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gold2 Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 All the above plus "check for loose or improperly connected body ground (front left hand wheel well), engine grounds (attached to the engine near the starter), or distributor ground. Check distributor pick up coil. All these items may elicit no PCM or BCM trouble codes. Also do the stalls occur with a full gas tank or at low fuel levels?(check fuel pump strainer and all else already mentioned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 This thread fits into the "frustrating" category in terms of results, progress and back and forth communication. We are only as good as the communication and feedback Not sure if you are still having the stalling problem but if you are, borrow or purchase a fuel pressure gage, sears sells them, connect it to the fuel rail, and turn the key on, not to start, just to the ON position, and read the fuel pressure, start the car while watching the gage and see what happens to the pressure. Most good fuel pressure gages have a purge line, that you direct into a container and you press a button to release fuel pressure and excess fuel into the containers before you detach them. Standing pressure can be quite high, and you can spray fuel, if the pressure is not safely eliminated. Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WLT Posted March 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Well sorry it took me so long to get back here but life has been happening. So I changed the fuel pump and woo hoo it runs however it would seem that while changing the the fuel filter I punctured a break line so the story continues but thanks for all the input it was very much appericiated!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 OH good, thanks for getting back, glad the fuel pump solved the problem. Consider yourself lucky that you disturbed a brake line, it was probably rusted and ready to go, better you cause it to happen rather than it happening at your first red light or panic stop Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adallak Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 OH good, thanks for getting back, glad the fuel pump solved the problem. Consider yourself lucky that you disturbed a brake line, it was probably rusted and ready to go, better you cause it to happen rather than it happening at your first red light or panic stop That's exactly what happened to my rusted Seville brake lines. I disturbed them during gas tank replacement and they failed shortly after (one after another) while I was on a business trip. The saddest thing in life is wasted talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I think I remember that Adallak. Hope all is fine with you, Mike Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adallak Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I think I remember that Adallak. Hope all is fine with you, Mike Yup, that was the worst repair I have done on my Seville (because of conditions not the complexity). The saddest thing in life is wasted talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WLT Posted April 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Okay got the breaks fixed replaced the line bled the brakes and POP blew another one. Now my neg cable is getting real hot. Hot enough to melt the coating. Any ideas on this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 What is the charging rate? Check all grounds between the engine and the frame Do you think this hot wire is occuring on start up or while the engine is running? Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WLT Posted April 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Key on reads 12 volts upon startup 0 volts. Also it will start and drive. Drive about 20 miles and you will have a 10 minute wait before you can restart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adallak Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Key on reads 12 volts upon startup 0 volts. Also it will start and drive. Drive about 20 miles and you will have a 10 minute wait before you can restart. Something must be wrong with your starter. Sounds like a no start when hot. The saddest thing in life is wasted talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadillac Jim Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 The solenoid may be sticking, which would account for the heavy battery drain that heats up your battery ground cable. Have you run the OBD codes? -- Click Here for CaddyInfo page on "How To" Read Your OBD Codes-- Click Here for my personal page to download my OBD code list as an Excel file, plus other Cadillac data -- See my CaddyInfo car blogs: 2011 CTS-V, 1997 ETC Yes, I was Jims_97_ETC before I changed cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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