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please help with 95 gt and stalling problems

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first of all i would like to thank all people on this forum for helping me with this dilemma.
The problem with my car will start if it has been sitting for quite a while, but if it has just been running and I try to restart it, it won't start. But if I let it sit for about 5 mins. after trying the 1st time, it will start up right away. Sometimes while driving it will cut off for a second or two then automatically start up again on it's own, but other times it cuts off while driving and just won't start up again.

plz diagnose this for me
 

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Sounds like the PIP sensor inside the distributor is on the way out. With the hot summer weather it's a common problem 'cause this sensor becomes very sensitive to heat soak with age. I had to change mine a couple of months ago after I experienced the same random stalling problems.
 

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I had the same problem when I had corrosion under the distributor cap & rotor. When hot, there was enough resistance to stop the spark from going to the spark plugs.
 

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True that! I had the exact same problem, took me forever to figure out what it was. That is until i found my way to this awesome forum. Such great knowledgeable people here:SNSign:
 
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Bullitt95 said:
Sounds like the PIP sensor inside the distributor is on the way out. With the hot summer weather it's a common problem 'cause this sensor becomes very sensitive to heat soak with age. I had to change mine a couple of months ago after I experienced the same random stalling problems.
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for that part how much does it cost because i dont have a hole lot of money
 
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Chythar said:
I had the same problem when I had corrosion under the distributor cap & rotor. When hot, there was enough resistance to stop the spark from going to the spark plugs.
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the corrosion you found what color was it. because i looked in my distributor cap every thing was green like it was painted
 

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sleeper95 said:
the corrosion you found what color was it. because i looked in my distributor cap every thing was green like it was painted
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If the terminals are brass, then you're going to get green oxidation. If you can scratch off the green to see metal underneath, it's time for a new cap & rotor. If the green stuff is all over inside the distributor as well (not just under the cap), you may need a new distributor. Also look for fine metal shavings (gray dust), which is a sign the PIP Bullitt95 mentioned has worn out.

Try a new cap & rotor first and see if that helps.
 
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