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Car stalled unexpectedly, after a right turn, fuel filter? |
Andyrew |
Dec 26 2003, 07:10 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
I just got finished with a nice ride around my block, like 5 times (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif), and I was on my way home and I just made a easy right hand turn and the car seemed to not get any fuel, it died, but it didnt stutter or anything, just slowly (matter of 3 seconds) died.. So I wait 10 seconds to think, and then check my little switch thingy (cant remember if I fliped it or not, I dont think so) for the fuel pump and then started right up..
Any idea's or am I just worried.. Andrew PS. Heater works, kinda... |
redshift |
Dec 26 2003, 07:29 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
My stalling turn check list:
Battery ground at chassis Tranny ground strap Wiring to relay box All wires to the coil When I had that problem, just as you described, I reterminated the end on my battery ground, cleaned all the relay sockets while I checked the terminations at the box, and took the tranny strap off, was perfect, the ends were dirty.. cleaned and reinstalled. All the wires on the coil were loose, I cleaned the contacts, and crimped them down. My battery ground was nearly bent out of the connector, because of the angle it was installed. My tach only 'bounces' when I downshift in a spirited fashion now. I found several problems, and fixed them all... I have no idea which problem caused it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Miles |
Andyrew |
Dec 26 2003, 08:52 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Alright thanks, I'll double check those things..
Thanks Andrew |
redshift |
Dec 26 2003, 09:08 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
Forgot one, CHT connector was exposed, and grounding I think..
More to come... always. M |
Andyrew |
Dec 26 2003, 09:17 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
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Bruce Allert |
Dec 26 2003, 09:36 PM
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Hellions asleep Group: Members Posts: 3,289 Joined: 19-March 03 From: Eagle Creek, Orygun Member No.: 441 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
don't forget the wire on the AAR..... it's notorious (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)
.........b |
sj914 |
Dec 26 2003, 09:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 805 Joined: 20-August 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 1,053 |
CHT=Cylinder Head Temp.
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ChrisReale |
Dec 26 2003, 09:38 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't your wiring all phucked up and rigged up? I'd look there first. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/spank.gif)
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redshift |
Dec 26 2003, 10:11 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
Oh, no I meant CHT the Car Hating Thingy..
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Joe Bob |
Dec 26 2003, 10:30 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
NASCAR Disease, left turns allowed only.
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Andyrew |
Dec 26 2003, 10:53 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Yes chris, that is a good way to put it...
I have been spending the last forever doing the stupid wiring.. My Heater valve wire is broke somewhere, so I ran another line for that.. Currently under my dash is 4 switches one for heater and fan (have to wire fan) one for fuel pump, and my sterio didnt like the switch I had for it, so I got it another switch to toggle my sterio on and off.. I'll check to see if my electrical tape around my aar wiring came off (aar doesnt work.. anyone have one that works?, heck I doubt that the wireing works!!) I think my CHT its dissconnected, but I'll check that, My temp guage shurly doesnt work... Thanks Andrew |
Drums66 |
Dec 26 2003, 11:17 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Andyrew.....from what I've heard,try a good engine harness. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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garyh |
Dec 27 2003, 02:18 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 8-January 03 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 114 |
QUOTE(Andyrew @ Dec 26 2003, 05:10 PM) I just made a easy right hand turn and the car seemed to not get any fuel, it died, but it didnt stutter or anything, just slowly (matter of 3 seconds) died.. So I wait 10 seconds to think, and then check my little switch thingy (cant remember if I fliped it or not, I dont think so) for the fuel pump and then started right up.. BTDT. It's rust in the fuel tank. You should check all the other things mentioned, but they would make it die on left turns also. G. |
Curvie Roadlover |
Dec 27 2003, 07:31 AM
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Two trunks are better than one! Group: Members Posts: 2,025 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 42 |
When my car did that exact thing it turned out to be corrosion on the fuse holders for the fuel pump fuse on the relay board. I suggest giving those a good cleaning. Even if that's not the cause of your problem, keeping them nice and clean will prevent them from ever being the cause! And an incredibly easy fix if it is the cause. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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Air_Cooled_Nut |
Dec 27 2003, 11:21 AM
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914 Ronin - 914 owner who lost his 914club.com Group: Members Posts: 1,748 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Beaverton, Oregon Member No.: 584 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(redshift @ Dec 26 2003, 07:08 PM) Forgot one, CHT connector was exposed, and grounding I think.. More to come... always. M (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
Andyrew |
Dec 27 2003, 01:13 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Curvie, my fuel pump isnt being run by the stock wiring, Thanks though!
I'll check the CHT before I drive it again. Andrew |
Brad Roberts |
Dec 28 2003, 01:15 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
The CHT will cause the car to die. I killed the wifes car twice during the MUSR autoX. Didnt find the wire loose until after it died at mid point thru my last run. Make sure you have it plugged in nicely.
Anyone ever wonder why I tell people to look for hacked chassis and engine wiring harness' ?? Your looking at the reason right now.. what a clusterF. B |
redshift |
Dec 28 2003, 01:20 AM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Dec 28 2003, 03:15 AM) Anyone ever wonder why I tell people to look for hacked chassis and engine wiring harness' ?? B (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) Oh yeah! That is exactly what I am thinking, "I wonder why Brad tells people to look for hacked chassis and engine wiring harnesses!?".... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) M |
Andyrew |
Dec 28 2003, 01:33 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Hey I bought the car (with 2 parts cars) for $950. What can you expect? Its rust free as well. (really it is). I expected less, just wanted more.
Andrew |
redshift |
Dec 28 2003, 01:55 AM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
Don't let us wear your spirit down Andrew... we're just snobs, with working teeners... that don't stall..
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) M |
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