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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 03:22 PM
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Hey everyone, I have a problem with my LS1 on an engine stand. The engine runs, but only for about 5 seconds. After that, it shuts off on its own. Its not a fuel pressure problem, its not spark, and its not air delivery.. so I'm wondering what could be causing it. Just to fill you in on my wiring situation, I will try to lay it out clearly, and maybe you can give me some expert input.

On magnus' wiring spreadsheet, I have all pink wires on the C-100,101, and 105 plugs running to the ignition switch that require "Hot in start and run". This includes the IGN/INJ banks 1 and 2, the PCM hot from ignition, and a few others.

C-10x orange wire that runs to the always hot on the ignition switch is hooked up. I have the Ground hooked up, and I have the fan1 and fuel pump relay hooked up. I believe that is all.

Like I said, the engine runs for a few seconds, revs pick up, and then shuts off on its own. otherwise it runs really smoothe. The engine is on a stand with no coolant in it (yet - that goes in tonight) and mid oil level. Also, the engine is hooked up to the 4L60E tranny, but I had to swap a manual's PCM for mine cause mine's crunched (could that cause this?) Any input is appreciated!

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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 03:35 PM
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Well I had a simualr problem Car would run fine in open loop. As soon as it entered closed loop it would die. Turned out to be bad o2 sensors.

(THEY WERE BRAND NEW )
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 04:55 PM
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Well I had a simualr problem Car would run fine in open loop. As soon as it entered closed loop it would die. Turned out to be bad o2 sensors.

(THEY WERE BRAND NEW )

See this doesn't even get to closed loop. It literraly runs for about 5 seconds.
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 05:49 PM
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Could the low coolant sensor signal be the problem? I know the PCM does a bunch of self-tests when it first starts up. Maybe if it thinks there is no coolant it shuts the engine down...???
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 11:04 PM
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VATS bypass?
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Old Mar 26, 2004 | 12:25 AM
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VATS bypass?
What i was thinking, Have you done anything to disable the vehicle anti-theft system?? They will allow only a few seconds of run time and then shut down.

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Old Mar 26, 2004 | 03:15 AM
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I ordered a little VATS bypass system off ebay for 30 bucks. Hopefully that will fix it, it seems everyone is in agreeance, that its the VATS

Thanks for the help.
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Old Mar 26, 2004 | 10:16 AM
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agreed vats.

the coolant level sensor is not related to the computer, just a idiot light on the gauge.

The coolant temp sensor, is computer controled, but should be fine for running 30 seconds or so, before i would be concerned about heating issues.

Ryan
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VATS was my second guess...
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