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Car died at a traffic stop..Help!!

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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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I was going at a traffic stop. When it was my turn to go, I put the car in first gear, hit the gas a little and the car boggled and died. I started the car again, hit the gas to go and it died again. I tried starting it again but it would not start. I came back later that same night and tried starting it but no luck. This happened yesterday at 3:00 pm. Luckily, there was a nearby parking lot I can push the car into so I did. I came back today to see if the fuel pump was working. I primed it several times to see if fuel was stuck somewhere, but the car would not start. It was too hot outside to work on anything else. 90+ degrees. Thanks!
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 10:41 AM
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look in the oil cap and check if the cam spin when someone crank it (they'll tell if the timing belt snap), and then check for spark, also are you sure it's not out of gas??
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 11:19 AM
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i was thinking of the same thing, check and see if you have any gas!!!!!!
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 11:40 AM
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If it is a 93-95 replace the PGMFI realy..i think it is, located in the steering column. On hot days the solder will melt and the car will not start. There is a way to fix it but i will just happen again. Buy another relay and invest in a windshield cover.....But check all they other **** they posted too.
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 11:42 PM
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There's a full tank of gas. I will check other things tomorrow. Hopefully, the problem is the main relay because it is easy to fix. I'll keep y'all posted.

Update: I have three main relays laying around so I tested all three and still did not work. The camshaft seemed like it was spinning so I dont think the timing belt is the problem. I was thinking it might be the battery but I turned on the headlights and they seemed well lit. I also tried jump starting the car and that did not work. My alarm works also.

I just recently installed a system without a capacitor. I am not pushing that much power. The sub amp (Autotek) is 125x2 rms at 4 ohms. There is only one 12" sub. 600x4 for the highs. (generic brand). A week ago, I bridged the amp and the headlights and lights inside the car were dimming noticeably. Can it be the alternator? Can I test it without taking it out first? Alternator is a year old. Battery is at most 2 years old. Thanks


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