SleepinGVR4
Well-known member
So I had a really close call yesterday. I was I-476 when all of the sudden when I pushed on the accelerator the car just stumbled and fell on its face. I down shifted and still the same thing, just had zero power. No check engine lights or anything. The car finally stalled and I coasted the car as far as I could, within sight of my exit, but I just didn't think I was going to make it so I pulled over and stopped.
I should mention it was 100 degrees out yesterday. I tried to start it back up after I pulled over. It would turn over but just wouldn't fire. I checked around for loose wires, unplugged sensors, anything that would cause this. It was like the MPI fuse was pulled out.
Finally after about 20 mins, I tried the car again and it fired right up. Checked the fuel pressure and it was fine. I managed it get it all the way back home without a problem.
The symptoms were just like if your fuel pump died or it wasn't getting enough fuel. I did notice the aftermarket fuel pump relay was pretty damn hot. Is that normal? My battery is located in the trunk fyi.
Can a fuel pump over heat? Could the relay have gotten so hot that it wasn't supplying power to the fuel pump?
I should mention it was 100 degrees out yesterday. I tried to start it back up after I pulled over. It would turn over but just wouldn't fire. I checked around for loose wires, unplugged sensors, anything that would cause this. It was like the MPI fuse was pulled out.
Finally after about 20 mins, I tried the car again and it fired right up. Checked the fuel pressure and it was fine. I managed it get it all the way back home without a problem.
The symptoms were just like if your fuel pump died or it wasn't getting enough fuel. I did notice the aftermarket fuel pump relay was pretty damn hot. Is that normal? My battery is located in the trunk fyi.
Can a fuel pump over heat? Could the relay have gotten so hot that it wasn't supplying power to the fuel pump?