My Car died going down the street there's gas in it and the battery is fully charged and i was doing fine for

Question

30-40 miles from work.
then it just quit running

hmark if i was a mech. iwouldn't have posted the ? it's an 87 buick park avenue elctra

Answer 1

Did it spit and putter before it died? if so then I would say it is your fuel pump. Does your headlights and dash lights light up when you turn your ignition key? if not then its your battery. Will your engine turn over? if not then its your battery. When you turn over your engine and the engine feels like it wants to start but quits? If so then have your fuel filter changed. good luck.

Answer 2

With a modern computer controlled car, it could be any of several things.

Computer failure, fuel pump failure, crank position failure, ignition failure, etc.

It's not like the good old days when you could rap on the carb with a wrench and file the points. With the modern computer controlled cars, if you don't have the proper diagnostic tools (Very Expensive), it can be very difficult to diagnose the problem. Unless you know what you are doing, you really should have it towed to the dealer.

Sometimes you are better off accepting your limitations and let the dealership service department repair it. They have the correct diagnostic equipment and tools to repair it correctly the first time. The dealership mechanics are trained to specialize in your make and model car. A private mechanic may not have the correct tools and specific training for your car. The dealership mechanics may cost you a little more, but will be more likely to correct the problem the first time, saving you money in the long run.

Your alternative: You could wind up throwing lots of parts and money at it hoping to stumble on the cause of the problem. You will suffer lots of frustration in the process.

Answer 3

You do not say what type of car it is, not the mileage on the vehicle. If could be anything from a crank sensor, to a fuel pump, to a timing belt. Without more information, it is hard to ever take a wild guess.

Answer 4

Without more information, I would say that you should take it to a mechanic and let them find the reason it died. Unless you are a knowledgeable mechanic, you don't have the time or money to go through for the answer.

Take it to a mechanic.

Answer 5

I'm thinking your ECU, the computer that runs the car, is shot...

without make and model info, it's hard to give more specific answers....

Answer 6

depending on how old i would say the cylinoid also change the fuel filter

Answer 7

umm well for one batteries and gas r not the only things that make a car run so it could be anything really.. i'd say spark plugs most likely.. they could've failed on you..