Location: Dayton, Ohio
Posts: 277
I went out and started my car today just to get the juices moving in her and setting at idle for about 5 min. it shut off. No warning, no hick-up, no stutter, it just died and would not restart. I know there are many things that could cause this I'm sure but what comes to mind to the veterans on here? Thanks.
Mike Lowrey VIN# 3830
Location: Reedsburg, WI
Posts: 4,026
My VIN: 5180
Club(s): (DMWC) (DCUK)
Top 2 reasons
Fuel pump died.
Loose connection on the ignition resistor.
DENNIS
VIN 5180, Frame 3652, STAGE II, DM-eng Solid State Solutions (RPM Rly, Dm.Lt.Mod., Fan Fail Mod. , FAN Rly, HS.Rly) , HID headlights, SPAX user since 2009, Eibach springs, M Adj. Rear LCA's, DPNW poly-sway bar kit, DMCEU LCA Stabilizer link kit, DMCMW Illuminated door sills, Aussie Illuminated SS Shifter plate, REAL MOMO EVO Steering wheel, DELOREANA Extended View Side Mirrors w/ Heaters, DELOREANA LED Door Lights.
Location: North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 481
My VIN: 4692
Additional reason: Inertia switch melting/wiring (which would stop the pump, going along with what Dennis said)
Posts: 2,517
Were you able to restart her at all?
1-800-273-8255
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Posts: 277
Nope it would not re fire at all.Originally Posted by thirdmanj
Mike Lowrey VIN# 3830
Posts: 2,517
My money would also be on the ignition resistors. 1258 had a similar problem a few years back, and they were corroded as hell. Turns out a little cleaning and she was back to tip top form.
1-800-273-8255
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, Calif.
Posts: 2,084
My VIN: 0934
Club(s): (NCDMC) (DCUK)
As noted in other troubleshoot-assist threads, it's important to be sure we know your car's symptoms clearly.
Please confirm the status after the car died for no apparent reason during the warm-up idle episode the other day:
- Fuel is in tank
- Fuel pump is heard running/priming, even if only momentarily, when key is turned to ON position before a new cold start attempt (fuel pump OK)
- Engine cranks normally (starter system and battery OK)
- Engine does not start/run
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Posts: 277
The pump is still running but I didnt get to dig in to tho, its to dark and cold but I will check the resistor tomorrow. I was thinking a wire issue but was not sure.
Mike Lowrey VIN# 3830
Location: Atlanta OTP GA
Posts: 7,084
My VIN: 2743
Club(s): (SEDOC) (DCH) (DCUK) (DOC-UK)
Add:
Loose connection on the ignition coil (in my case anyway it had vibrated off)
Dermot
VIN 2743, B/A, Frame 2227, engine 2320
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No-one is to stone anyone, even, and I want to make this absolutely clear, even if they do say "carburetor"
Location: Taylors SC
Posts: 5,326
My VIN: (former)05429
Club(s): (DMWC) (DCUK)
Yeah - that would be #3.
Dave S
DMC Midwest - retired but helping
Greenville SC
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