This has happened 2x so far. First time, I was able to restart car after @10min. This last time I couldnt get it started and battery eventually died completely while waiting for tow truck. It is in the repair shop as we speak, but like I said it is not spitting out any codes and techs are at a loss at this point. I have been researching the internet all night and it appears that the Alero has many issues with the alternator. I cant afford to be stranded on the highway again! If you think you can help me, and need more info, I will be happy to reply.
2006-12-04 18:01:02 · 6 answers · asked by stalledalero 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I think I'm going to go with Red on this one. I was thinking ignition control module as well, which I believe is what he is referring to. You can have the most clogged fuel filter, I have seen plenty of them and your car will not die will cruising on the highway especially if it allowed the vehicle to accelerate to that speed in the first place. A faulty ignition control module will certainly kill a vehicle while driving. It also will not give any codes unless it's causing a misfire. I would have thought possibly the alternator as well, but the Batt light comes on when it's not being charged.
If it is still not starting, I would isolate whether it is a fuel or spark problem which is not difficult. At that point, it's a fuel pressure test, injector pulse test, power test at the coils, ground test & ohm test across the towers. Also crank signal test which is easy with a scantool because rpms show up during cranking.
I just went through a similar several hour troubleshoot on a 97 Ford Taurus with a cranking, but no start problem. The key is to isolate whether it is a compression, air, fuel or spark problem. Once that is determined, then you start testing the components/wiring related to that area. I realize I'm over simplifying the process a little bit, but it does provide a methodology for troubleshooting a problem that any good tech should know. Ask them if they have isolated one of the areas I mentioned above, where the problem might be. I hope this helps.
2006-12-05 01:22:36 · answer #1 · answered by Marc87GN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before I saw the first 2 answers, the first thing that came to mind was the fuel filter.
Look on the internet for Tech Service Bulletins for that car and see if there are any manufacturer recalls or remedies for that particular problem.
I had this problem on a diesel, but it was a fuel relay that overheated. When it cooled off, it would start up until it overheated again. Finally, it died and wouldn't start because the relay was completely shot. The part was called an FSD (Fuel solenoid driver). I have no idea if your car is equipped with this part since it's a completely different engine. I would imagine that the mechanics would have checked these things first, but you never know what you're gonna get these days with some repair shops.
2006-12-04 19:51:40 · answer #2 · answered by IL Padrino 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a friend of mine brought me his olds achieva that had the same problem. i took the converter off and found that it was plugged. when this happens the engine can't breathe properly through the exaust.it will cause it to have loss of power and will die unexpectedly with no codes being present.if you have any more info, that will also help diagnose the problem.
2006-12-05 02:58:48 · answer #3 · answered by budweiser_8_chevrolet 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
certainly sounds like the fuel filter to me.
The mechanics should know that...
2006-12-04 18:26:57 · answer #4 · answered by MrZ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignition pack (under the coils) shorting when hot.
2006-12-04 22:31:46 · answer #5 · answered by Red 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
replace fuel filter
2006-12-04 18:13:23 · answer #6 · answered by m_c_b_1979 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋