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My 97Chevy1500 runs but it will sputter&shutting off when driving

I already changed my mass airflow sensor and TPS sensor but it still is shutting off and sputtering. I've already checked the distributor cap/wires/spark plugs and did a code scan and checked for clogged injectors.

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kbnews2 Mar 18, 2009

Also, It is a stick shift Also, It is a stick shift
kbnews2 Mar 18, 2009

I will have to try that thanks for your help
Anonymous May 11, 2010

have you checked the lambda sensor? this tells the ecu how much oxygen there is in the exhaust gases. it could be telling the ecu "lies" so to speak.

hope this helps.

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