Channooo

Hey I have a 92 Hatchback.
I inherited it from my brother.

It has some problems. I checked the:
-Spark Plugs

I've cleaned the:
-Air Filter

I've changed the:
-Valve Cover Gasket

Idk whats wrong.

It was fine when I got the car.

But today I drove into a parking spot it died. I then reversed and it died. I was in Drive and in the Burger King drive through and the car died while i was waiting. Idk what that translates too.

Anyone have any ideas to what I can do to solve the problem?

Thanks a lot!

delsolproblems

Replace the fuel filter if you haven't yet.

92ehatch

start with the basics. fuel, spark, compression. if they all check out then move on to timing.

MattNYC

the burger king did it

99hcdx

yea fuel filter id even say go ahead and check the little filter bag on the fuel pump as well

btw it wasnt the burget king it was ronald mcdonald he got pissed he was at bk not mickey dss

24TEN

iTrader: (2)

THIS is where you should always start when your car dies and you don't have any CEL codes.

Channooo

My cousin has this thingy that tells codes idk if its the CEL codes though.
Should I try with him?

delsolproblems

The thingy that reads codes, reads CEL's. It shouldn't show anything if you don't have a CEL but it will at least confirm that you don't. I'd get whoever you can to help you with the car- whether they have code thingies or not.

24TEN

iTrader: (2)

Well before you go checking for codes, did the check engine light come on? And honestly you don't need any tool to scan for codes. There's a connector just above the ECU that you short and you'll see if there are any codes by looking at the check engine light. If there are codes and you jump that wire with the key on II position the check engine light will flash some sequences. Just count the flashes and write them down. You can look up what they mean in the FAQ.

92ehatch

checking for codes is a good idea. however most the time when ive had a pre obd2 car that just randomly dies, i never had codes.

i had a hatch that did the same thing. everything looked good, even compression test.

but a leakdown test showed differently.

turned out all the valves were slightly bent, just enough to make it die at idle, but not enough to hurt performance. it ran great, got good mileage, just wouldnt idle