my car breaksdown when the weather is hot, the car isnt, we drive along then bang it stops and wont start for atleast 4 hours then its fine, no problems
(i have replaced the following new in the last month:new headds, ignition coil and module, new radiator and hoses, fuel filter and tuned and serviced it with a full electrical check, cleaned the fuel injection)
2006-11-14 20:11:31 · 6 answers · asked by ned m 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I'm betting that you have a faulty coil, or it is located too close to a heat source.
2006-11-14 20:17:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't mention the distributor cap.
When it breaks down try to start it and check for spark. If there is no spark try replacing the distributor (pickups sometimes get heat problems)
Get the codes from the computer and see if there are any clues. Buy a workshop manual for it and that will show you how to get the codes.
If there is spark then it is the fuel system. Unlikely to be the pump, but you can check this because you can actually feel the high pressure in the rubber line near the fuel filter. Next thing I would try is the ECU (Computer) A lot of wreckers will work with you here allowing you to purchase parts and then return them if they are not the culprit.
Good luck.
2006-11-14 20:18:12 · answer #2 · answered by teef_au 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be more helpful to give the make, model, year of the car. Most older cars had mechanical fuel pumps, most all now have electrical, in the fuel tank, fuel pumps. The newer cars have computers that have parameters that must be met. Some require a given psi (pounds per square inch) requirement for fuel pressure for the injection system to work. Insufficient pressure (failing pump), engine will not run.
Take the car to autozone and they can read your computer codes and advise you of the problems and what to do about it.
2006-11-15 00:48:54 · answer #3 · answered by Mikel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I had a Jetta that did the same thing. When it gets hot listen for a buzz coming from near the gas tank. Sometimes they put 2 fuel pumps in. One in the tank, and one near the motor.
2006-11-14 22:35:38 · answer #4 · answered by johnny jawbone 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You car is getting Vapor locked. The fuel is vaporizing to the point it is not useable. Re route the ful line away from heat sources, or wrap it to keep the heat off of it. Have a fun day.
2006-11-14 20:14:37 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it could. If it is faulty, then no gas shall reach the engine, hence it stops. Makes sense?
2006-11-14 20:16:22 · answer #6 · answered by seek_fulfill 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋