my car just stopped!!

faststangs96 · 06-04-2008, 06:17 PM

ok the worst thing ever happened on monday and i think i know what it is. what happened is...i was driving up an onramp to a highway at a slight incline and then all of a sudden my car just turn off....the motor die just freakin dies in the middle of the onramp!!!

so i push it to the shoulder and let it rest for a second then try to start it. the motor turns like it wants to start but nothing. all electrical items work and there is gas. i changed the fuel filter about 2000 miles. when i normally try to start my car i can hear a buzz before i turn the key over assuming its the fuel pump turning on. now i hear nothing. anything helps and i need as much as possible.

Bigdrumma22 · 06-04-2008, 06:23 PM

Well if you're not hearing the buzz... I'd say check fuel pump fuse, relay, and lastly the pump itself. I'm not sure if there is a module for it, but some others on here should chime in and let you know for sure.

faststangs96 · 06-04-2008, 06:27 PM

ok ill check the fuse first and see if thats it. thanks

Wiked · 06-04-2008, 06:31 PM

The fuel pump has some way to turn it on and off. Open your trunk and there should be a big sticker in there telling you how to try to reset it.

Bigdrumma22 · 06-04-2008, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Wiked

The fuel pump has some way to turn it on and off. Open your trunk and there should be a big sticker in there telling you how to try to reset it.

Oh yeah... forgot to mention that, but he didn't mention any impacts or big bumps... so I don't know...

Wiked · 06-04-2008, 06:33 PM

Maybe he hit a huge pot hole or jumped his car over a curb... you never know... lol

Bigdrumma22 · 06-04-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Wiked

Maybe he hit a huge pot hole or jumped his car over a curb... you never know... lol

Well from personal experience... I have hit huge potholes... AND jumped a curb hard enough to make my tire bulge in two places... and neither of those tripped the safety switch... makes me sound like a dumbass, but shit happens!

I'll admit that! I'm guessing it's hit pump though, just easier to check the small stuff first...

Bird · 06-04-2008, 06:59 PM

I've had a fuel pump inertia switch in my Ranger trip going over a moderate bump - reset it and never did it again in 10 years - even jumping railroad tracks, etc. Ya just never know...........

Bird

seco · 06-04-2008, 10:13 PM

is this a stock fuel pump? how many miles you have on it? you might indeed have a fuel pump that crapped out. I doubt a pothole triggered your fuel EMO to activate. Definitely check any fuses and reseat any relays before dropping the tank and replacing the pump. No buzz generally means your pump went out....

faststangs96 · 06-04-2008, 11:53 PM

ok i checked the fuses and they are all fine. ill check the trunk no and report what happens. i havent replaced the fuel pump and my car now has 107,000 and i dont know if the guy before me changed it or not. how do i reset the relay?

thunderchicken · 06-04-2008, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by faststangs96

ok i checked the fuses and they are all fine. ill check the trunk no and report what happens. i havent replaced the fuel pump and my car now has 107,000 and i dont know if the guy before me changed it or not. how do i reset the relay?

There is a red button on the top,if it is out,just push it in,and thats it.....Thats all you have to do to reset the feul pump inertia switch. It should be in your trunk on the drivers side,if i'm not mistaken...

faststangs96 · 06-05-2008, 12:38 AM

well i checked the fuses and the shut off switch and i think that is it....i am going to have to swap the fuel pump.

thatdavidkid · 06-05-2008, 08:05 AM

before you do that, make sure there is power on either side of that inertia switch... if there's not 12V, (roughly) then it's NOT your pump... however, if there is power going in and out of it, you need to drop the tank to further test...

ZEROFACTOR · 06-05-2008, 10:38 AM

I would take it to the shop.

thatdavidkid · 06-05-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ZEROFACTOR

I would take it to the shop.

some people dont want to pay $100 for a guy to stick a test lamp up to the inertia switch and say it's getting the propper amount of power but not turning on, it's your fuel pump...

TonyGT · 06-06-2008, 08:58 AM

check the fuel pump control module i don't know if it's called that way but its a square box located on the left hand side of the trunk right next to the fuel pump switch, my car did the same thing, replaced that and i was back on the road

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thatdavidkid · 06-06-2008, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyGT

check the fuel pump control module i don't know if it's called that way but its a square box located on the left hand side of the trunk right next to the fuel pump switch, my car did the same thing, replaced that and i was back on the road

eBay Motors: Mustang Fuel Pump Driver Module (item 180249377232 end time Jun-08-08 20:14:20 PDT)

that's the inertia switch i've been talking about

95 GTS · 06-06-2008, 03:52 PM

good luck

96greengt · 06-06-2008, 07:52 PM

Bad CCRM maybe??

faststangs96 · 06-08-2008, 11:15 PM

i checked the fuses again and the inertia switch and if i have to drop the tnk i might as well replace the pump anyways so i will replace the pump this coming weekend and solve the maintenance and unanswered questions about that. then if that doesnt work then ill get to the technical things. thank you all for the help i learned more then i knew. thanks.

06-04-2008, 06:17 PM	#1
faststangs96 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin Posts: 79 Trader Rating: (0)	my car just stopped!! ok the worst thing ever happened on monday and i think i know what it is. what happened is...i was driving up an onramp to a highway at a slight incline and then all of a sudden my car just turn off....the motor die just freakin dies in the middle of the onramp!!! so i push it to the shoulder and let it rest for a second then try to start it. the motor turns like it wants to start but nothing. all electrical items work and there is gas. i changed the fuel filter about 2000 miles. when i normally try to start my car i can hear a buzz before i turn the key over assuming its the fuel pump turning on. now i hear nothing. anything helps and i need as much as possible.

06-04-2008, 06:23 PM	#2
Bigdrumma22 Evil Angel Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,408 Trader Rating: (6)	Well if you're not hearing the buzz... I'd say check fuel pump fuse, relay, and lastly the pump itself. I'm not sure if there is a module for it, but some others on here should chime in and let you know for sure. __________________ 2002 Mustang GT, 271hp/306tq on 87 CMR Tune, Roush short throw rally style shifter, King Cobra Clutch, Roush CAI, C&L Plenum, BBK/Roush 75mm T/B, Kooks L/Ts w/catted X, Bassani Cat-back, Eibach Pro-kit Springs, Energy Suspension bushings, KYB AGX's, Hotchkis C/C plates, UPR ProStreet rear control arms, Brembo Drilled/Hawk pads, BFG's, Dual Halo Projector 8k HIDs, Kenwood: KDC-X790, KAC-9102D, KAC-8402; Infinity: 6810CS, 6812CF; Orion: P series subs all powered by Optima My car http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2628572 My truck http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2206751

06-04-2008, 06:31 PM	#4
Wiked LoneStarStangs Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Somerset, Tx Posts: 5,585 Trader Rating: (2)	The fuel pump has some way to turn it on and off. Open your trunk and there should be a big sticker in there telling you how to try to reset it. __________________ IN LAK'ECH YUCATEC MAYAN CODE OF HONOR "I AM ANOTHER YOURSELF" Impossible Maze Game<<< Really a maze game, not the song anymore

06-04-2008, 06:33 PM	#6
Wiked LoneStarStangs Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Somerset, Tx Posts: 5,585 Trader Rating: (2)	Maybe he hit a huge pot hole or jumped his car over a curb... you never know... lol __________________ IN LAK'ECH YUCATEC MAYAN CODE OF HONOR "I AM ANOTHER YOURSELF" Impossible Maze Game<<< Really a maze game, not the song anymore

06-04-2008, 06:59 PM	#8
Bird Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 117 Trader Rating: (1)	I've had a fuel pump inertia switch in my Ranger trip going over a moderate bump - reset it and never did it again in 10 years - even jumping railroad tracks, etc. Ya just never know........... Bird __________________ 2001 F-150 Lightning - Bassani Exhaust, Hotchkiss TVS suspension, 14# boost, Shreve Performance tuning 93 Ranger Splash - SOHC 4.0, C4, M-112, Auburn 4.10 LS - it's finally running!!! 1998 SS Camaro - never knew killing Cobras could be so easy..............

06-04-2008, 06:27 PM	#3
faststangs96 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin Posts: 79 Trader Rating: (0)	ok ill check the fuse first and see if thats it. thanks

06-04-2008, 10:13 PM	#9
seco 4 valve Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 946 Trader Rating: (0)	is this a stock fuel pump? how many miles you have on it? you might indeed have a fuel pump that crapped out. I doubt a pothole triggered your fuel EMO to activate. Definitely check any fuses and reseat any relays before dropping the tank and replacing the pump. No buzz generally means your pump went out....

06-04-2008, 11:53 PM	#10
faststangs96 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin Posts: 79 Trader Rating: (0)	ok i checked the fuses and they are all fine. ill check the trunk no and report what happens. i havent replaced the fuel pump and my car now has 107,000 and i dont know if the guy before me changed it or not. how do i reset the relay?

06-05-2008, 12:38 AM	#12
faststangs96 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin Posts: 79 Trader Rating: (0)	well i checked the fuses and the shut off switch and i think that is it....i am going to have to swap the fuel pump.

06-05-2008, 08:05 AM	#13
thatdavidkid looks mean, workin' on the fast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denton Posts: 3,901 Trader Rating: (1)	before you do that, make sure there is power on either side of that inertia switch... if there's not 12V, (roughly) then it's NOT your pump... however, if there is power going in and out of it, you need to drop the tank to further test... __________________ 1991 lx coupe t-5 swap, billit quadrant, upr firewall adjuster, steeda tri-ax, custom jb tool and fab one off subframe connectors, 8.8 w/posi and 4.10's with 5 lug axles, tubular upper control arms, southside lowers, and pbr twin piston front calipers with "snowflake" wheels

06-05-2008, 10:38 AM	#14
ZEROFACTOR zomg Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 45 Trader Rating: (0)	lol I would take it to the shop. __________________ Black 2005 Mustang GT \| Flowmaster AT's \|Sequential Taillights

06-06-2008, 08:58 AM	#16
TonyGT TonyGT Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arlington Posts: 408 Trader Rating: (0)	check the fuel pump control module i don't know if it's called that way but its a square box located on the left hand side of the trunk right next to the fuel pump switch, my car did the same thing, replaced that and i was back on the road eBay Motors: Mustang Fuel Pump Driver Module (item 180249377232 end time Jun-08-08 20:14:20 PDT) __________________ Mustang GT 2000 32V powered- 2006 Chrysler 300 Touring v6 3.5 Last edited by TonyGT; 06-06-2008 at 09:01 AM.

06-06-2008, 03:52 PM	#18
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06-06-2008, 07:52 PM	#19
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06-08-2008, 11:15 PM	#20
faststangs96 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin Posts: 79 Trader Rating: (0)	i checked the fuses again and the inertia switch and if i have to drop the tnk i might as well replace the pump anyways so i will replace the pump this coming weekend and solve the maintenance and unanswered questions about that. then if that doesnt work then ill get to the technical things. thank you all for the help i learned more then i knew. thanks.

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