randyvitaha

I have a 1986 N/A 944 that until now has been a reliable car. Just recently, I am finding that while driving, all of a sudden the engine just dies and I can't restart it aftewards. The engine cranks, but will not fire up. Later, I might go back and try to crank it again and it starts back up like nothing is wrong. I might drive a couple of miles and it dies again, with no way of getting it to restart. Again, after it sits for a while, it will sometimes restart. Since it is cold where I live right now, I am ruling out a vapor lock, or something like it. This is a very annoying problem, as I can't determine when and if the car will start again. I do smell gasoline after it dies, which leaves me to believe that this could be a fuel pump problem. All the electrical systems seem to check out okay, but I haven't ruled-out a ground problem 100%. Can anyone shed some light on this unexplained stoppage?

Yabo

try changing DME relay, or it may be a cracked solder in the DME itself and that needs replacement. does it do it when you hit bumps do you notice?

randyvitaha

Just received a new DME relay. Installed it but NO GO! Checked the DME for loose solder joints. All looks good. Any other ideas?

Mike C.

Maybe you bought some bad gasoline. Try throwing a couple bottles of drygas in the tank. Also, verify that you are getting a spark when cranking. I do this by taking a plug out and grounding it with an alligator clip to something on the engine. When you crank, you should see a healthy spark.