Broken down in maccas drive-thru!!!

**undisclos3d** · 31-07-2010, 03:13 PM

Freakin stuck!! Car was running fine then just while idleing stalled and won't start. Did the same thing a week ago but I just waited and it started fine. This time waited for about half an hour still no go! Any ideas anyone?????

**type 17** · 31-07-2010, 03:36 PM

does the motor try to start?

i.e Does the start motor attempt t turn over the motor?

**undisclos3d** · 31-07-2010, 03:40 PM

Yeah it keeps turning over but just won't start. Iv got a quarter tank of fuel and the battery isn't flat.

**noone** · 31-07-2010, 03:53 PM

could be a fueling problem. You can disconnect the fuel line to see if petrol is being pumped through...

**undisclos3d** · 31-07-2010, 03:55 PM

I was thinking maybe fuel pump? How do I disconnect the fuel line? And how will I know if there is fuel gettin through?

**h100vw** · 31-07-2010, 03:56 PM

At least you won't starve!

I'd be checking for a spark. If it's got fuel and you've been spinning the motor for ages, the tail pipe will stink of petrol. If that's the case stop with the cranking as unburnt fuel isn't good for the cat.

Gavin

**undisclos3d** · 31-07-2010, 04:05 PM

Haha yeah big Mac filled me up then went back later for a cheeseburger!!! Ok well it started up after leaving it for about an hour first time no problems and I just sat here for about five minutes and it died again.

**type 17** · 31-07-2010, 04:34 PM

id check that all your coil packs are in their place and seated firmly down, you may also have a problem with one of them.

When it did start was the idle normal or was it lumpy/lumpier than normal? you may have misfiring issues. as someone stated before, it can damage your cats if you dump too much fuel in your exhaust, but do check to see if you can smell the fuel.

Try disconnecting the battery and leaving it disconnected for 10 mins or so, It may be an issue with your ECU of somekind, and resetting it could possibly help.

Wish i could help more

Goodluck, Pedro