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Car died now wont start (1/13)
 2/19/15 5:29pm
joshua_6
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Newport, NC - USA

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So driving down the road and my 94 jumped like a new driver driving a clutch, I pressed the gas car jumped again.  Then the car died.  I got it to the side of the road and tried to turn it back on.  The car cranks but wont start.  All the lights work radio everything so I know its not a battery issue.  SO now what???
 
Also, I dont know if it is related or not but the car is now leaking anti freeze.  I think this starteed about two weeks before the car died on me yesterday. 
 
Please someone help me I love this car its my daily driver but the wife is very upset and wants it to go away if I cant figure it out...
 
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Re: Car died now wont start (2/13)
 2/25/15 11:55am
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Sounds like your Opti got coolant in it.
Re: Car died now wont start (3/13)
 2/25/15 8:57pm
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Hello It's your fuel pump that is causing the problem you are not getting enough pressure to keep the car running. The fuel pump is in the fuel tank but not at bottom of tank but at the fuel fill neck assembly. You can google DIY videos on how to change out fuel pump. Now the cheapest route would be to check or replace your fuel filter. It can also gum up and cause the car to stall. Good Luck, Warlock
Re: Car died now wont start (4/13)
 2/25/15 10:04pm
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I would check the starter relay first.
Re: Car died now wont start (5/13)
 2/25/15 11:54pm
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Kobra said: Sounds like your Opti got coolant in it.


+1 on the Opti taking a dump, especially with a coolant leak....


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Re: Car died now wont start (6/13)
 2/26/15 5:58am
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  Don't guess. Do some diagnostics.

  Is it displaying any codes? What is the fuel pressure at? Where is the anti-freeze leaking from?

  Like Adam, I'm thinking the opti, especially if you are leaking at the water pump.

 Weather your wife wants it gone or you are keeping it; you are going to have to fix it. So get it into a shop / friend that knows a little. You can't sell it if it won't start.


Just my 5 cents worth.  



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Re: Car died now wont start (7/13)
 2/26/15 7:58pm
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If your opti got coolant in it...it's fried.  Check your DTC codes for an H16..."low resolution Pulse".  This will NOT activate your SES light...it WILL, however, prevent your fuel pump and fuel injectors from activating.  The optic sensor in your Optispark is probably fried.

If you decide to replace your Opti... DO NOT BUY A CHEAP ONE!  While you're at it, replace your water pump.  You do not want to do this again.  Ask me how I know...Unhappy.

Good luck!Beer
Re: Car died now wont start (8/13)
 2/26/15 9:00pm
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Re: Car died now wont start (9/13)
 3/3/15 9:46pm
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thank you for the input and thoughts I will get started on this issue and I will let you know...



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Re: Car died now wont start (10/13)
 3/11/15 3:21pm
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have a 91vette ,had in garage parked for 10 yrs, i put a new fuel pump, fuel filter,egr valve mapp sensor air filter, it idles then dies, can someone help thanks

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Re: Car died now wont start (11/13)
 3/14/15 4:30pm
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Check your DTC codes.  That would be your starting point.  Look for a bad coil...failing ignition module...weak grounds...the possibilities are endless.  
Re: Car died now wont start (12/13)
 7/1/15 5:19pm
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try checking batt termanals for  corrosion and the fuseable link that comes off of powerline from battery to the starter,,,,,,,
Re: Car died now wont start (13/13)
 7/15/15 12:42pm
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Easiest and first thing to do is to get a wooden dowel no thicker than say...1?4 inch. Stick it all the way in your fuel tank till it hits bottom(WITHOUT dropping it in) and pull it back out just like a dipstick checking oil. Senders go bad, could be out of fuel.

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