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Stevoone · 05-23-2011, 11:41 AM

Had a car die on me from a clogged cat. Took it for a test drive, got around the block and it bogged then stalled. Ended up getting it towed back to the shop because it wouldn't restart.

I haven't seen one cause a no-start when cold tho.

I would check backpressure readings before you replace anything. Also check fuel pressure and spark as mentioned above.

I've had a lot of issues with MAF sensors on 3.8's but they were all FWD (grand prix and bonnevilles). Not sure if it's the same setup.

05-23-2011, 11:41 AM	#24
Stevoone Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 540 iTrader: (2)	Had a car die on me from a clogged cat. Took it for a test drive, got around the block and it bogged then stalled. Ended up getting it towed back to the shop because it wouldn't restart. I haven't seen one cause a no-start when cold tho. I would check backpressure readings before you replace anything. Also check fuel pressure and spark as mentioned above. I've had a lot of issues with MAF sensors on 3.8's but they were all FWD (grand prix and bonnevilles). Not sure if it's the same setup. Last edited by Stevoone; 05-23-2011 at 11:46 AM.