'97 C2 died while driving help
10-12-2011, 04:47 PM
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'97 C2 died while driving help
Hi All,
On the way to work today, the car intermittently died until it finally did. The car starts and runs for a second or two then stops running. I replaced the DME from new to old then new with no avail. I am thinking it's not the fuel pump, but a clogged fuel filter or dead fuel pressure regulator. Thoughts?
The car is at my INDY at the moments...
TIA,
sjsfiji
On the way to work today, the car intermittently died until it finally did. The car starts and runs for a second or two then stops running. I replaced the DME from new to old then new with no avail. I am thinking it's not the fuel pump, but a clogged fuel filter or dead fuel pressure regulator. Thoughts?
The car is at my INDY at the moments...
TIA,
sjsfiji
10-12-2011, 05:38 PM
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I thought so too but I replaced it with a known good one verified a month or so ago. Also, the car actually runs for a second or two so that confirms, at least I think, that the fuel pump is getting juice.
10-12-2011, 05:40 PM
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Any check engine light on?
Could be fuel pump, crank position sensor, fuel filter...or a ground for the fuel or ignition system.
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Due to my haste, I did notice multiple lights go on and did not see if the CEL stayed after cranking. I think your diagnosys is correct. I guess I will find out later on today...
thank you for the reply gents...
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Could be fuel pump, crank position sensor, fuel filter...or a ground for the fuel or ignition system.
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Due to my haste, I did notice multiple lights go on and did not see if the CEL stayed after cranking. I think your diagnosys is correct. I guess I will find out later on today...
thank you for the reply gents...
Regards,
sjsfiji
10-12-2011, 10:07 PM
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thanks, didn't think of that. the batt has gotten weaker the last several weeks. I'll suggest so to my INDY if he hasn't found the fault yet... thanks...
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10-13-2011, 01:54 PM
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Got my baby back from my INDY and it was a dead fuel pump. At 100K on the original, I guess it was time to retire. Anyhow, thank you to all that have replied.
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10-17-2011, 12:28 AM
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