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Car wont stay running for more than a second or two...

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Vertigo RT

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Sep 29, 2012
Palm Harbor, Florida
So, yesterday, I drove to the vets office for my cat... upon leaving I went out to my car, (which had been running fine... save for a little sputter at low rpms) and it would slowly start and then run for a second and die. Even if I floored the gas as it started it would just die at a higher rpm. Replicated this process around 4 times and decided to walk home. Upon picking the car up today. The battery is ok enough to power the roof and windows, but does seem low... and when turning the key I just get a clicking from the ecu.
Ive narrowed it down to one of two things... the ecu (bad caps) or the CPS.. any thoughts or advice?
 
That was my theory, too. Had the same issue with my 2Ga Talon.
Thanks all, gonna replace my CAS today and let ya know!
 
Fuel pressure passes
Ignition passes
Not sure on timing, but it WAS fine...
Got the CAS, gonna install in a little while.
 
Of course I dont have jumper cables and my battery is dead... CAS installed, waiting for outcome
 
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