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lafountain · 03-23-2011, 12:24 PM

Need some opinions.

This morning I started my car to go to work and pulled out of my driveway and it just died. Lights stayed on and power was still going to the radio which tells me it isn't the battery. Got my car started again and started to drive up the street and it died again. Once again, started, and then died again, after this attempt, the car would crank but just wouldn't start. So I sat my car and 4 hours later on my lunch break came home, went out and started it up hoping to be able to at least get it back to my driveway and it ran for a few seconds and then just died again, and then wouldn't start. About 30 minutes later, went out and started it again, and revved the engine a bit, and then it died one more time, and again wouldn't start.

Definitely sounds like a fuel issue. The car just got filled up a couple of days ago, so it isn't that it is out of gas.

Couple of friends suggested that it is the fuel pump, another said fuel filter.

Just am wondering the opinion of some others out there.

94REDVERT · 03-23-2011, 05:34 PM

same problem happened with mine, its the fuel pump.

montreal2010yellow · 03-23-2011, 05:51 PM

Or loose battery cable.....

sawsda · 03-23-2011, 06:59 PM

Yup, it's the fuel pump most likely.

However, it could just be that the hoses which connect and carry the fuel from the gas tank may have just slipped off, this has happened to me before due to a faulty hose clamp.

Get a friend to stand towards the rear of the car to see if he can hear the fuel pump working when you turn the ignition to ON, if he can, then it could be what i mentioned above

If not, then yeah, its the fuel pump lol

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-23-2011, 07:08 PM

as others have said, check the fuel pump.

turn the key to "on" dont start it
and either listen or have a friend listen for the fuel pump coming on.

if you need to replace it.

http://www.taekwondoplus.org/z28/fuelpump.html

Blueovalman · 03-24-2011, 12:24 AM

I agree it's most likely that your fuel pump has failed and needs to be replaced.
Any time you replace your fuel pump you always install a new fuel filter.

Revo1 · 03-24-2011, 12:42 AM

If that fails, check your spark wires. If the car is starting hard it could be a spark issues as well.

sawsda · 03-24-2011, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

http://www.taekwondoplus.org/z28/fuelpump.html

This.

I twice had to replace my fuel pump...PITA that was...third time i learned my lesson and did the trap door mod (the link above), made my life way easier

lafountain · 03-30-2011, 09:05 PM

You were all right, it was the fuel pump.

autopat · 03-30-2011, 09:57 PM

Easiest way to check it is with a fuel pressure gauge, it takes all the guess work out of it, and don't forget to change your filter. Plugged, or restricted filters, are the main cause of fuel pump failures, they overwork your pump.

Pat

03-23-2011, 12:24 PM	#1
lafountain Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington Park, MD Posts: 882	Car dies after a bit Need some opinions. This morning I started my car to go to work and pulled out of my driveway and it just died. Lights stayed on and power was still going to the radio which tells me it isn't the battery. Got my car started again and started to drive up the street and it died again. Once again, started, and then died again, after this attempt, the car would crank but just wouldn't start. So I sat my car and 4 hours later on my lunch break came home, went out and started it up hoping to be able to at least get it back to my driveway and it ran for a few seconds and then just died again, and then wouldn't start. About 30 minutes later, went out and started it again, and revved the engine a bit, and then it died one more time, and again wouldn't start. Definitely sounds like a fuel issue. The car just got filled up a couple of days ago, so it isn't that it is out of gas. Couple of friends suggested that it is the fuel pump, another said fuel filter. Just am wondering the opinion of some others out there. __________________ Hey, you want to lay the fate of the world on the kid's Camaro? That's cool. I bought a car, turned out to be an alien robot. Who knew?

03-23-2011, 05:34 PM	#2
94REDVERT Drives: 94 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: IL Posts: 55	same problem happened with mine, its the fuel pump. __________________ Trans Am or SS???

03-23-2011, 06:59 PM	#4
sawsda Drives: '96 Camaro "The Silver Bullet" Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 31	Yup, it's the fuel pump most likely. However, it could just be that the hoses which connect and carry the fuel from the gas tank may have just slipped off, this has happened to me before due to a faulty hose clamp. Get a friend to stand towards the rear of the car to see if he can hear the fuel pump working when you turn the ignition to ON, if he can, then it could be what i mentioned above If not, then yeah, its the fuel pump lol __________________ '96 V6 Camaro RS "Charlette" Found:8/10/10 Bought:8/20/10 Its not an impulse buy if it's a camaro! Plans: Angel Eyes Stinger Hood MagnaFlow Exhaust (maybe)

03-24-2011, 12:42 AM	#7
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	If that fails, check your spark wires. If the car is starting hard it could be a spark issues as well. __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

03-30-2011, 09:05 PM	#9
lafountain Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington Park, MD Posts: 882	You were all right, it was the fuel pump. __________________ Hey, you want to lay the fate of the world on the kid's Camaro? That's cool. I bought a car, turned out to be an alien robot. Who knew?

03-23-2011, 05:51 PM	#3
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	Or loose battery cable.....

03-24-2011, 12:24 AM	#6
Blueovalman Drives: 2012 V6 Camaro 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa,Florida Posts: 601	I agree it's most likely that your fuel pump has failed and needs to be replaced. Any time you replace your fuel pump you always install a new fuel filter.

03-30-2011, 09:57 PM	#10
autopat Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Casa Grande, AZ. Posts: 111	Easiest way to check it is with a fuel pressure gauge, it takes all the guess work out of it, and don't forget to change your filter. Plugged, or restricted filters, are the main cause of fuel pump failures, they overwork your pump. Pat __________________ So many projects... so little time. 2010 2SS, IOM, IOI, CGM stripes, L99 1999 Astro van, LS 1995 Saturn SC2 1994 Saturn SC1 1992 Saturn SL2 1991 Daihatsu HiJet 1981 C10 Beater, with a heater, er..A/C 1973 Nova SS, 385 stroker, TH400, FOR SALE! (soon) 1966 Suburban, LS bound! Still in a million pieces 1965 C-10, Short, Wide, Big window, all roller 355

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