my boyfriend was driving on the LIE and his gas stopped working, so he pulled over to the side of the road, shut of his car, and now it wont start.. any ideas of what it is or how he can fix it? the car isnt making any noise when he turns the key, and light, radio works..
2006-12-01 16:35:39 · 7 answers · asked by ladiilovee 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
What kind of car? Could be the fuel pump. Could be the battery is drained to the point where it can no longer crank the car. Tell him to turn on the headlights and try to start it. If the headlights cut off when he tries than you know its the battery.
2006-12-01 16:40:48 · answer #1 · answered by Michel D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the fuel pump gave out. That's why the car stopped. As for how to fix it that depends on the car. Most late model cars have the pump in the tank and your better off going to a shop to get it done. It also could be a fuse or a relay again have a shop look at it.
2006-12-02 00:44:31 · answer #2 · answered by uthockey32 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two possible causes.
1) The battery connection are loose or corroded.
2) The wire from the battery to the starter may be disconnected or the in line fuse may be blown, that is if everything electrical is working but not turning the engine over to start. Also be sure there is gas in the tank and the throttle cable. Good Luck and GOD Bless.
2006-12-02 00:44:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the fuel pump,when you turn the key to on you should hear kinda buzzing sound for a few seconds that is if it's a new car electric pump, now if it is a older car with a manual pump it would on the side of the motor, but those are for carb engines not fuel inject engine's
2006-12-02 03:34:54 · answer #4 · answered by timberrattler818 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a quick easy check for the fuel pump. when you turn the key to the on position, have him put his head near the gas tank. You should hear a whirring noise. If not, the fuel pump has gone out.
2006-12-02 00:51:51 · answer #5 · answered by Brian G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try having the timing chain checked. Also, check the oxygen sensor. Hope this helps
2006-12-02 00:44:22 · answer #6 · answered by nanookfan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like it may be the Starter.
2006-12-02 00:44:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anna A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋