|
Registered
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Weston, Florida
Posts: 127
|
Dead Carrera '84
Cruising along at 60 mph, my '84 Carrera just lost power and shut down. After pulling to the side of the road and trying to re-start, the engine turns over fine, just doesn't want to catch. As if it's starving for fuel.
The following is new: Reference sensor, cylinder head temp sensor, coil, fuel filter, fuel pump, rotor and cap. And, I switched out the fuel pump relay on the spot, nothing!
So, I'm a bit perplexed. Today, after towing it home, I shot some starting fluid in the intake and it sounded like it wanted to start. So, i'm guessing that the fuel pump might not be delivering, however, tested that by jumping the relays and it makes noise.
What next? Is there another sensor i should be replacing? I haven't done the speed sensor yet as it felt a bit stuck when i tried, but would a bad speed sensor prevent the car from starting? My understanding is the reference sensor is for starting.
What should I be checking next? It's usually the dumbest things that work so feel free to take a shot!
Thanks.
|