[s-cars] Car stalled in fast lane last night...

kirbyasmith kirbyasmith at gwi.net
Mon Nov 22 10:11:15 EST 2004


My internal integrated history of reported failures on this list gives 
me the impression that a failed CPS will interfere with starting, but 
would not cause failure when driving. Do I misremember?

kirby

Dave Forgie wrote:
> JF:  Based on the way you described the event, I would say fuel pump.
> If its not that, then Cam Position Sensor would be the next guess.  The
> dealer (or your mechanic) can pull the codes to check for the problem.
> The CPS will show up but the fuel pump will not.  The fuel pump can be
> tested by supplying power to it from the + post on the passenger side
> cowl area and jumping it to the right hand slot of Fuse No. 17 (pull the
> fuse).  You need to break open the fuel line at the drivers side and run
> a hose into a bucket outside the engine bay.  15 seconds of running (if
> it indeed runs) should get you about 670 cc of fuel.
> 
> Good luck.
> 
> Dave F.
> 


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