Car just shut off on me

Scrapla · 09-18-2005, 10:41 PM

I have a 90gt 5spd, failry stock, stock fuel system. So i'm almost on empty so I take it for a cruise by the beach and then go fill up at exxon ( $6 so thats like 2gallons) half way home my just looses power and then shuts off and wont start again. Fuel pressure was around 40lbs and I heard the fuel pump coming on with the ignition but the car wouldnt start, it would crank but not run. Hit it with starting fluid and nothing, tried rocking the car and nothing, and I then checked the fuel cut off switch in the hatch but thats all fine. Im thinking clogged fuel filter what do you think?

DZEE'S LX · 09-18-2005, 11:33 PM

Rule out the bad gas possibility. If you only put 2 gallons into an empty tank you should be able to put another 5 gal of gas in. Might take awhile for it to get from the tank to the motor though,

Fuel filters don't normally completely plug up all of a sudden.

Check for spark. If no spark, suspect the coil or the infamous distributor module. Both are known to fail abruptly.

Sounds more like an electrical/ignition problem if it won't fire with starting fluid.

Ieatcamaros · 09-19-2005, 01:59 AM

You have already eliminated the fuel problem when you tried the ether. Like dzee said, check for spark. I doubt you have any spark. My bet is the ignition module.

HoodStrype · 09-19-2005, 10:47 AM

I've had that happen on my old '86... It was the ignition module in that case. I put 100k on that car and had to put 3 of those puppies in! Autozone can check your Control module, and also keep in mind the pick up coil which is inside the distributor. I just went and bought a new distributor and control module myself... about $100

Scrapla · 09-21-2005, 04:28 PM

It sorta ran off the ether, It was knocking bad I was able to rev it for a few or as long as my freind was spraying it in the TB, if it is something electrical what can I check for,I know how to check for spark but then what next???????

~The Jester~ · 09-21-2005, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ieatcamaros

You have already eliminated the fuel problem when you tried the ether. Like dzee said, check for spark. I doubt you have any spark. My bet is the ignition module.

Scrapla ole buddy. You're thinkin too much bro!!!

Can you say TFI? I knew you could...........

09-18-2005, 10:41 PM	#1
Scrapla Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 532	Car just shut off on me I have a 90gt 5spd, failry stock, stock fuel system. So i'm almost on empty so I take it for a cruise by the beach and then go fill up at exxon ( $6 so thats like 2gallons) half way home my just looses power and then shuts off and wont start again. Fuel pressure was around 40lbs and I heard the fuel pump coming on with the ignition but the car wouldnt start, it would crank but not run. Hit it with starting fluid and nothing, tried rocking the car and nothing, and I then checked the fuel cut off switch in the hatch but thats all fine. Im thinking clogged fuel filter what do you think? __________________ 90gt 347 and some bolt ons :-) RICE HATERS MEMBER #73

09-18-2005, 11:33 PM	#2
DZEE'S LX Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 117	Re: Car just shut off on me Rule out the bad gas possibility. If you only put 2 gallons into an empty tank you should be able to put another 5 gal of gas in. Might take awhile for it to get from the tank to the motor though, Fuel filters don't normally completely plug up all of a sudden. Check for spark. If no spark, suspect the coil or the infamous distributor module. Both are known to fail abruptly. Sounds more like an electrical/ignition problem if it won't fire with starting fluid. __________________ Spec Service (UHP), BFG G-Force KDW's, Turbo Coupe 3.55 rear w/disks, 73mm calipers, Stg 1 Twisted Wedges, TFS Street Intake, 70mm TB, E cam, Crane 1.7's, Aeromotive FPR, BBK 1 5/8 shorties, elec fan, FMS Al Radiator, Moroso Wires, Kenne Bell Ramair, March pulleys, Race Magnums, 190 lph Walbro, FMS Al Dshaft, D/S loop, MM 4point rollbar, FMS C spngs, strut tower brace, Tokico Illuminas, Prothane bushings, MM Lwr Conrol Arms, KB welded subs, Cervini Mach 1 hood/valence/side skirts/wing/airdam.

09-19-2005, 01:59 AM	#3
Ieatcamaros Domestic Rice really sucks! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: KY Posts: 973	Re: Car just shut off on me You have already eliminated the fuel problem when you tried the ether. Like dzee said, check for spark. I doubt you have any spark. My bet is the ignition module. __________________ The sig says it all.

09-19-2005, 10:47 AM	#4
HoodStrype Rearview Mirror Haze Join Date: May 1999 Location: Huntsville, Alabama...a.k.a. "HuntsVegas" Posts: 387	Re: Car just shut off on me I've had that happen on my old '86... It was the ignition module in that case. I put 100k on that car and had to put 3 of those puppies in! Autozone can check your Control module, and also keep in mind the pick up coil which is inside the distributor. I just went and bought a new distributor and control module myself... about $100 __________________ 93 lx Notch 01 GT ...the epitome of Murphy's Law

09-21-2005, 04:28 PM	#5
Scrapla Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 532	Re: Car just shut off on me It sorta ran off the ether, It was knocking bad I was able to rev it for a few or as long as my freind was spraying it in the TB, if it is something electrical what can I check for,I know how to check for spark but then what next??????? __________________ 90gt 347 and some bolt ons :-) RICE HATERS MEMBER #73

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