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Thread: Car shut off, why?

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    Senior Member DMC81's Avatar
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    Car shut off, why?

    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

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    Senior Member DMC5180's Avatar
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    Top 2 reasons

    Fuel pump died.
    Loose connection on the ignition resistor.
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    Quietly enjoying ownership Cory W's Avatar
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    Additional reason: Inertia switch melting/wiring (which would stop the pump, going along with what Dennis said)

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    Were you able to restart her at all?
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    Senior Member DMC81's Avatar
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    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by thirdmanj View Post
    Were you able to immediately restart her? Or did you have to wait a bit? Is she not starting at all now?
    Nope it would not re fire at all.
    Mike Lowrey VIN# 3830

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    Quote Originally Posted by DMC81 View Post
    Nope it would not re fire at all.
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by thirdmanj View Post
    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.

    James,

    Mine looks original should I go ahead and get a knew one regardless?
    Mike Lowrey VIN# 3830

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    "Former Delorean owning Guru" Spittybug's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by DMC81 View Post
    James,

    Mine looks original should I go ahead and get a knew one regardless?
    No. Finish diagnosing before dispersing cash.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spittybug View Post
    No. Finish diagnosing before dispersing cash.
    Agreed.
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