Stalled three times on the way to work...

Bearded Viking · 08-03-2006, 03:05 PM

Once at idle at a light and twice while traveling at ~45mph. It's like the car was out of gas. The engine did not rev up sporadically or anything like that...just turned off. If I tried to start it immediately, the engine would just turn over. After a few minutes though, the engine would start and I was on my way for a few miles. Luckily, I was able to safely pull over out of harms way each time. I called Tom of Mobile Works and he reminded me of that good ole DME relay or possibly the CHT Sensor. I swapped out the DME relay, but Tom mentioned some paperclip jumper trick for the CHT sensor. I've read a few posts about this jumper trick, but I was wondering if someone could post a pic of where the jumper should go (in case I need to try it tonight on the way home.)

The DME relay I pulled out was dated 8.08.86 and after removing the plastic cover I noticed two solder joints where cracked. Looks like I got a good run on the relay eh?

a-dougk1 · 08-03-2006, 03:15 PM

When was the last time you changed your fuel filter?

Sediment gets stirred up as you drive, clogs the filter, kills the engine. You sit for a while and the sediment falls to the bottom of the filter. Start up again and you repeat the process.

I know this is simple, but sometimes we overlook the obvious.

Doug

Bearded Viking · 08-03-2006, 03:36 PM

Thanks Doug. I have a new fuel filter...maybe I'll install that tonight when I get home tonight.

FYI, I have a major tune-up scheduled for next Thursday...to baseline the car. Looks like she can't wait!

Bearded Viking · 08-04-2006, 09:00 AM

Made it home last night and to work this morning without incident. Not shocked, but it looks like a bad DME relay. Spare DME relay going into the glove box...

Still looking for a pic of the CHT paperclip jumper pic\location.