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I have a 90 L plus that I just finished rebuilding after hitting a deer going 70mph. Ran good but now it dies when you touch the pedel. Car starts and idles fine but you can only barely touch the gas or it dies. Did tune up plugs wires thermostat. Any suggestions would b great.
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90' Festiva L Plus 'Blue Bomber'
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Don't ever hit another deer!
If it don't fit, use a bigger hammer!
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Well hopefully not in the festiva I won't. Hit 5 in my other car90' Festiva L Plus 'Blue Bomber'
89' Festiva maroon auto
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65' mustang conv
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Check your VAF plug. The 7 wire plug going to the top of the airbox. I bet when you put things back together it ended up down underneath the airbox and never got plugged back in. I've done it many many times, and it can cause the exact symptoms you described. Also, '90 L-Plus has the best interior of all festivas ever! Love mine!
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The VAF is plugged in90' Festiva L Plus 'Blue Bomber'
89' Festiva maroon auto
93' Festiva red parts car 'future project'
65' mustang conv
79 f150 'Big Red'
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With the VAF unplugged, it will only start up and run for a second, then die. Maybe the TPS isn't functioning right?-Zack
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I'm at work when I get home ill check it I have a new fuel filter I'm going to try to.90' Festiva L Plus 'Blue Bomber'
89' Festiva maroon auto
93' Festiva red parts car 'future project'
65' mustang conv
79 f150 'Big Red'
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Bad VAF I think, had the same problem, replaced, been fine since.1963 Fairlane - future NSS drag car
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After a 70 mph whack check the box and piping for cracks. Then look inside and make
sure the door swings freely. Make sure none of the wire looms got pinched or
wires pulled from inside plugs where you cannot see.Reflex paint by Langeman...Lifted...Tow Rig
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I replaced the box and VAF used thou but it ran after putting it in for 2 weeks b4 problems started.90' Festiva L Plus 'Blue Bomber'
89' Festiva maroon auto
93' Festiva red parts car 'future project'
65' mustang conv
79 f150 'Big Red'
97 Explorer 'roadkill' sadly frame rusted outComment
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The flap swings freely inside the VAF90' Festiva L Plus 'Blue Bomber'
89' Festiva maroon auto
93' Festiva red parts car 'future project'
65' mustang conv
79 f150 'Big Red'
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How's the fuel system? How long did it sit after you hit the deer? Clogged fuel filter could make it act like that.Comment
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It sat about 2 months but when put back together it drove fine for 2 weeks90' Festiva L Plus 'Blue Bomber'
89' Festiva maroon auto
93' Festiva red parts car 'future project'
65' mustang conv
79 f150 'Big Red'
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I just put new fuel filter on it just waiting for the fumes to clear before I start it again90' Festiva L Plus 'Blue Bomber'
89' Festiva maroon auto
93' Festiva red parts car 'future project'
65' mustang conv
79 f150 'Big Red'
97 Explorer 'roadkill' sadly frame rusted outComment
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New fuel filter and same issue, car runs fine at idle but dies when u apply gas90' Festiva L Plus 'Blue Bomber'
89' Festiva maroon auto
93' Festiva red parts car 'future project'
65' mustang conv
79 f150 'Big Red'
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