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1999 Pontiac Firebird 3.8L No Start, Poor Idle Quality
Posted to GM Driveability on 12/12/2003 5 Replies

This is a electronic throttle control 3800 (throttle by wire), I understand not all models are. The problem is ittermittantly cold the throttle plate will not open ,ck engine lt comes on (p1518) and will not start. Engine eventually starts but with t-plate clo...

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car Vehicle Data

1999 Pontiac Firebird

VIN 2G2FS22K4X
Engine3.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / sefi with etc
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsNo Start, Poor Idle Quality
OccursCold

Trouble Codes

1518throttle actuator control module serial data circuit
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car Vehicle Data

1999 Pontiac Firebird

VIN 2G2FS22K4X
Engine3.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / sefi with etc
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsNo Start, Poor Idle Quality
OccursCold

Trouble Codes

1518throttle actuator control module serial data circuit