My car died again :(
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My car died again :(
So a couple weeks ago I was on the highway and my car just sputtered to a stop. When I step on the gas, it bogs down so it seemed I was out of gas. But I still had a quarter tank of gas. I then filled a gallon and it started right up.
For the past two weeks I made sure that I wouldn't go under half of a tank and today it did the same thing. I filled it up with a gallon and started back up.
Does this sound like a bad fuel pump or maybe a bad regulator?
Also, I replaced my fuel filter about six months ago with either a bosch or a Mann. I can't remember which one.
For the past two weeks I made sure that I wouldn't go under half of a tank and today it did the same thing. I filled it up with a gallon and started back up.
Does this sound like a bad fuel pump or maybe a bad regulator?
Also, I replaced my fuel filter about six months ago with either a bosch or a Mann. I can't remember which one.
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late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
It is possible that the pump won't pull sufficient head if tank level is low. If the car stops again - immediately check if there is fuel pressure at the fuel rail that feeds the injectors.
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+1 on all above comments.
I suggest OP to test the fuel pressure (via a fuel pressure test port at the end of the fuel rail) during no-start condition.
I suggest OP to test the fuel pressure (via a fuel pressure test port at the end of the fuel rail) during no-start condition.
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Check your fuel pressure and report back, check it at startup when its priming, then when its running and when you turn it off. It should be around 50 psi when running and stay there for a while after you turn it off. I had similar problems and it turned out to be a faulty fuel filter.. Maybe you got a bad one too since you replaced it 6 months ago?
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Op , its already mentioned how to check. As for the tools, I don't know if you can rent it,where I live no one rents tools..
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Oh no!! Perhaps we should start a tread on how much miles before we start seeing things break down. A normal wear and tear item perhaps. I am sure it would be useful for those who can keep a look out of what to expect when they get near that mileage in their cars.
So... what do you think guys/gals?
So... what do you think guys/gals?
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Oh no!! Perhaps we should start a tread on how much miles before we start seeing things break down. A normal wear and tear item perhaps. I am sure it would be useful for those who can keep a look out of what to expect when they get near that mileage in their cars.
So... what do you think guys/gals?
So... what do you think guys/gals?
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Yes. I know. How about just a typical driving style. I notice that regardless the circumstances, usually when the car hits a certain mileage, the majority of our cars has the same problems or maintainence to work on.
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I say fuel pump. The same thing happened to me with both my C320 and C230k coupe. Happened to my C320 while still under warranty and my C230K only cost like 600 to repair.
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Don't you need a special tool to open the gas tank? The pumps are in the tanks, so its not as easy as it sounds.
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From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
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I've posted procedure on the other thread where you asked. That tool is easy to make or a rubber mallet & screwdriver does the trick.
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