My Car Stopped In The Middle Of The Road
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My Car Stopped In The Middle Of The Road
Yesterday afternoon my car stopped in the middle of the road. I can't get my car to start again. I tried this morning and it still won't start.
Does anyone have any helpful suggestions? or any idea as to what might need to be replaced?
Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks
Does anyone have any helpful suggestions? or any idea as to what might need to be replaced?
Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks
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Well, first you left out the most relevant info, year, make. model of the vehicle.
Second there is really no way to even begin to guess just with this info, it could be fuel system, ignition, mechanical, the list goes on. Some diagnostics have to be done to make even a slightly educated guess.
Second there is really no way to even begin to guess just with this info, it could be fuel system, ignition, mechanical, the list goes on. Some diagnostics have to be done to make even a slightly educated guess.
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Originally Posted by JayTee1
how is year make and model relevant? i didn't think it was so i left it out. thought it would simplify things, guess not.
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the relavance
There is relavance to what kind of car has the problem.A 65 chevy will stop if points stick shut, a 70s Gm car will stop if ignition module fails.a new Gm will stop when the fuel pump (in the tank) goes south you see what we are getting at.
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Originally Posted by JayTee1
how is year make and model relevant? i didn't think it was so i left it out. thought it would simplify things, guess not.
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How many miles on it?
And how often do you do maintenance on it? For example: spark plugs, air filter, timing belt, fuel filter, etc...
And have you checked it for spark and fuel?
Alot of the people on here are good at diagnosing vehicles, but they arent mind readers. More information is better and usually means a faster, cheaper repair.
And how often do you do maintenance on it? For example: spark plugs, air filter, timing belt, fuel filter, etc...
And have you checked it for spark and fuel?
Alot of the people on here are good at diagnosing vehicles, but they arent mind readers. More information is better and usually means a faster, cheaper repair.
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Pull the distributer cap off and have someone crank the engine and see if the rotor turns if it doesn't you need a timing belt.If it turns put the cap back on and check for spark.