what can cause an 88 formula to die in the middle os the street, at a stop sign, in drive.

it started right back up but it will jsyt randomly die if i leave it in drive.

Very likely your TCC solenoid

http://www.kichline.com/chuck/fiero/TCC.htm
Took me about 4 hrs to change.

Good Luck,
-Michael
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[This message has been edited by 2000RagTop (edited 05-20-2004).]

You broke it already?

Unplug the TCC connector, which is directly below the throttle body (on the trans). It is a 4 prong square wheather-pak usually blue or pink. That will not allow the TCC to lockup (unless it is already locked up). If it still dies, then TCC solenoid could be in locked position. If it does not die, then TCC solenoid is bad and you might as well replace 3rd gear switch while you are at it.
The other possibility is the IAC is not working properly......Paul

2000ragtop, + for you on that link! I need to fix my tcc also and I didnt have a clue what to do till now. Thanks for posting it!!!

quote Originally posted by atwrk: 2000ragtop, + for you on that link! I need to fix my tcc also and I didnt have a clue what to do till now. Thanks for posting it!!!

Thank you, and Your welcome

When it dies, does it stall very hard like you had forgotten to push in the clutch on a manual? Or does it slowly decrease the RPM until the engine quits? If it is the first, then the TCC is the problem. If it is the second, then the TCC is not the problem.

My ex's Corsica had this problem. It was going then we sould stop at the stop sign or light and the car would buck and die. In her case it was the Neutral safety switch located in the left side of the transaxle case (where the left front tire is) cost to repair was a shade over 50.00.
S.Williams

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1988 Fiero Formula T-tops
CJB 143 of 1252 "factory T-top cars"

if the lockup plug doesnot fix it
try to remove the clip and spray WD-40
on the connectors at the TB idle controler

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TCC Lockup Solenoid - had the same problem last summer

Hey Mark if disconnecting the tcc connector fixes it up , bring ithe car on down to the house and I'll replace the solenoid for ya( I have one here)