Need a mechanic

[lildukester]

Ok I am having problems when I start my VX the RPMs will not get over 500 and they bounce from 0 to 500. So I have to press on the gas to keep it running. Sometimes it will then act right and I can drive to work. But other days every time I go to stop it will die on me. So at the lights now I just hold the break and gas so it will keep running. Also it will just die when I and driving down the road at low speeds. (15mph or less). Also when I step on the gas it acts like it wants to stall out. Then it will take off like it should. Thanks Lildukester

[tom4bren]

Firstest: are you getting a Check Engine Light (CEL)?

Secondly: Try running some high octane fuel. Some members report success with that but I've never had to.

Thirdly: Try running a bottle of fuel injector cleaner on your next fill up.

If that doesn't work, there are some other simple repairs that we can recommend. On the bright side, we may be able to help you fix it with out spending any money. I'm just starting with the simplest things first.

[nfpgasmask]

Tom's on the right track. If you are getting a Check Engine Light, go to Autozone and get the code pulled and bring the number(s) back to us.

Bart

[lildukester]

Yes the CEL is on. I forgot what the code was.

I have been running the high octane fuel for the last three tanks.

When I filled up the second time with the high octane I did put in fuel injector cleaner in.

[tom4bren]

OK, Probably the next 2 steps should be:

Replace the fuel filter

clean or replace the Fuel Pressure Regulator. Look here: http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...sure+regulator