97 grand Prix idle problem

[rudyram118]

I have my 1997 GP Gt on idle, couple mins later the car dies, when I rev about 2rpms it acts like it wants to shut off and engine starts to shake, car has been parked for about two wks , getting parts for her to get her back on road, any ideas? Thanx

[ericspecullaas]

sounds like fuel pump

[Fivefingerdeathpunch]

Got a temp gun?

Or a o2 sensor socket?

Perhaps the cat is clogged and not allowing for exhaust flow. I'd temp gun the converter and see what temp it's at or if it glows red at night. Or remove the o2 sensor and see if it acts any different, it'll sound like a tractor but it works.

[rudyram118]

Yeah when idling the rpms fluctuate, will check thanks alot guys I really appreciate the help

[rudyram118]

OK took off o2 sensor then car dies, check engine light is on, will try to get codes read

[rudyram118]

Sorry don't have temp gun or o2 socket

[Fivefingerdeathpunch]

The light it on likely beause you took the o2 sensor out and started it up. That really just a test to see if it ran better or long with it out. Was just an idea to see if the cat was plugged or not.


If you just unplugged it and nothing else, the light is on because of that.

[rudyram118]

Oh OK, Sorry light was on from the beginning will just need to put it on the code reader, Idk

[Scottydoggs]

for sure, the code will tell you where to look.