RUNS and STARTS and STOPS seems like for no real reason
02-15-2008, 09:31 AM
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RUNS and STARTS and STOPS seems like for no real reason
Not really sure what the problem is but, my car will start up run maybe 15 sec or 5 min then just stop. Then I will try and start it 5-10 times and no fire then bam it will start right up and go for whatever time then it will stop. There is 12 volts going to the coil the positive side as in the ignition side and we have tried two crank sensors that has no effect. could it be the DME or the DME relay ?
02-15-2008, 11:28 AM
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I had a similar problem and it turned out to be the DME computer. Crack in a solder joint. It heated up, expanded and opened the circuit. I hooked up a timing light and could watch the spark go away when the engine stopped.
Before that, I would buy a DME relay and try that. It is cheap, easy and it is a good idea to have a spare.
Before that, I would buy a DME relay and try that. It is cheap, easy and it is a good idea to have a spare.
02-16-2008, 03:14 PM
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Fuel pump? This is triggered by one section of the DME relay. I had a bad fuel pump in another car and it would cut out at random times. Might want to check fuel pressure at the front of the fuel rail.