Ok, 2001 base with 41.5k miles. New cap, rotor, plugs, and wires less than 2k miles ago. No issues with idle or stalling and car has NEVER failed to start until 2 days ago. (gas tank is half full by the way - I did remember to check that)

So I turn the key and the car fires right up. I reach for my radio power switch and all of the sudden the car shuts off. I think it ran for a total of 10 seconds. I try 3 or 4 times and the engine turns over but it won't fire up. I let it sit another day and try again this afternoon - same deal - it turns over but won't start up.

Doesn't seem like an electrical issue or ignition issue b/c all the lights come on and I can turn the engine over repeatedly. Fuel related maybe? I wouldn't expect clogged injectors at just over 40k. or a clogged fuel filter for that matter.

anybody have any ideas?

 

I would think unless all 4 injectors were clogged it would still start. check if your getting fuel, then check spark. Are you getting any CEL?

 

has the ignition switch recall been done? The recall was for ignition switches going bad and shutting the car off...

 

No CELs and I can hear the fuel pump run when I turn the key.

2001 was not included in the ignition switch recall to my knowledge.

thanks for the ideas guys but it looks like I might have to get it towed

I need to be able to drive it this week.