idylan123 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 i drive a 1981 280zx turbo after school the other day i was driving my friend home and out of nowhere my car died. i was on the side of the road for about 10 minutes trying to get it started, the fuel pump wouldnt turn on. finally it came on and i was able to get home. but for teh past few days its still been dying. but luckily the fuel pump will turn right on when i try to start again. is this the fuel pump thats making my car die? or wiring? or what? any ideas?, any help would be appreciated. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJLamberson Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 does it die while you are cruising or stopped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 This could be corrosion in the harness leading to the fuel pump. Check your connections before you check anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idylan123 Posted September 22, 2008 Author Share Posted September 22, 2008 does it die while you are cruising or stopped? it dies in either/both. but i realized its not dying like its "running out of gas" more like the keys getting turned off and whatnot. because it doesnt go to a "sputtering" stop. it just turns off and the dash lights come on like its in ACC ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woldson Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Check your oil pressure sensor connections as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idylan123 Posted September 23, 2008 Author Share Posted September 23, 2008 ^^wheres that at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woldson Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 It is on passenge side kinda between the fire wall and oil filter, but, untill the car gets back I can only be so percise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwnwar Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Check the elec unit on the dist. they go bad with age and heat..will work once they cool off.. next time it happens, right away hit the dist with a shot of freon to cool it off then try to restart.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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