Sudden loss of power...

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RobbieR
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Location: Woodstock, GA

Post by RobbieR »

I was driving home from work yesterday when the car suddenly lost all power. By that, I mean pressing on the go-pedal and getting no response. The idiot lights did not come on so I'm assuming it didn't stall. I popped the clutch and it came back to life. I pulled over to the nearest parking lot and switched it off. It cranked right up and I drove home with no other problems.

The main relay was replaced less than 6 months ago. But I'm guessing it's the Fuel Pump Relay. As far as I know, it's 20 years old! :D

Anyone have something like this happen?
TT
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Post by TT »

Sounds like it very well could be the fuel pump relay. I would start there. Carry an extra also.


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a
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Post by a »

IIRC the low beam relay will swap with the f/p relay
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