lionheart Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 I have a 1994 honda del sol, and it was running fine, all the sudden it died like you had turned the key off,any ideas what i should look for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpearce1974 Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 I have a 1994 honda del sol, and it was running fine, all the sudden it died like you had turned the key off,any ideas what i should look for? Well a little more info? Does it turn over, can you hear fuel pump turn on, does it turn over very slowly??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseCuster Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 definately more information needed here, like what he said like, what happened when it died? will it start at all, even just for a few seconds? or does it not even turn over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpearce1974 Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 definately more information needed here like, what happened when it died? will it start at all, even just for a few seconds? or does it not even turn over? Is there a echo in here? Is there a echo in Is there a ec Is ther........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orca89 Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Sounds to me like alternator died. I've actually been in a car when that happened, it keeps going until the battery dies and then just stops. Try turning the lights on, if they're really dim, that's probably your problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseCuster Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 i had a crx that always cut off going down the road, replaced the alternator and it fixed it for a bit sold it before i could fully fix the issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tko Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 The search button or google. If you don't have a gel battery I'd make sure you battery is full of fluid also. Get your alt tested replace if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelSolSweetie Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 if his gauges went skitzo on him it probably is the alternator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionheart Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 definately more information needed here, like what he said like, what happened when it died? will it start at all, even just for a few seconds? or does it not even turn over? I was just driving down the road, and it shut off like i had turned off the key, and no it will not start. It will turn over but does not even try to start, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseCuster Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 well i believe that rules out the battery and alt. try looking into your fuel pump or main relay For your fuel pump, when u turn the key to the on position right before you make the engine turn over, you will see the check engine light go on for 2 seconds, when that goes off you should hear 2 clicks, if you do not hear those clicks, you have a issue with your fuel pump. Something iv had to try is turning the key to that position about 4 or 5 times for 4 or 5 seconds at a time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orca89 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Ok, that means it does crank, but won't start. To start, an engine needs air, fuel, compression, and spark. You've got air and compression, otherwise the car wouldn't have started before the trip when it died. Technically, it could be your dizzy or ignition coil, but fuel pump or relay is far more likely. Contrary to what Jesse said, the clicking has little to nothing to do with the fuel pump. Turn the key on, you should be able to hear the fuel pump humming in the background for a few seconds. If you don't hear that, it's probably the fuse or relay. If it's more of a whine than a hum, you'll need a new pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubbith Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I'll go ahead and ask it... Do you have gas in the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionheart Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 I'll go ahead and ask it... Do you have gas in the car? I knew someone would ask.. YES Ok, that means it does crank, but won't start. To start, an engine needs air, fuel, compression, and spark. You've got air and compression, otherwise the car wouldn't have started before the trip when it died. Technically, it could be your dizzy or ignition coil, but fuel pump or relay is far more likely. Contrary to what Jesse said, the clicking has little to nothing to do with the fuel pump. Turn the key on, you should be able to hear the fuel pump humming in the background for a few seconds. If you don't hear that, it's probably the fuse or relay. If it's more of a whine than a hum, you'll need a new pump. OK Thanks a bunch!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orca89 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I knew someone would ask.. YES OK Thanks a bunch!!! Anytime. Hopefully you'll get lucky and it'll be the fuse or relay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpearce1974 Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I'll go ahead and ask it... Do you have gas in the car? I will take it one step farther, are you relying on the gauge to tell you that you have gas, or did you just fill it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedDemon Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I will take it one step farther, are you relying on the gauge to tell you that you have gas, or did you just fill it?? my gf's isuzu rodeo has a broken gas gauge. so they rely on how many miles it goes before they run outta gas looool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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