I drive a 99 firebird w/ a 5-speed. Last night I was driving along, all of a sudden I couldn't accelerate. Id give the car gas and it wouldn't do anything. Then the check gages light came on. So I pulled off the road, when I turned off the road it felt like my PS steering was gone as the wheel was hard to run. I checked to make sure it wasn't the serpentine belt. Now when I turn the car on int idles really rough for ~ 15 seconds then dies. I can't give it gas when it starts to die either , it wont rev. Any ideas? I'm at a loss, and the shop I had it towed to doesn't open until Monday. Thanks
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Any mods? How did it sound when it happened? Notice any funny smells? When you try to crank it does it turn over/sound normal?2002 Navy Blue Metallic Blue Firebird A4
Pure stock (Hey, just bought it 11/07)
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Originally posted by TheGr8SchlotzkySo the check gauges light came on, which gauge was reading weird? Honestly sounds like you ran out of gas, but I'm sure you would have caught that one :P
the car was hard to steer cuz it stalled, etc.
gas gauge prolly broke
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Originally posted by Robb01its not out of gas, it was the voltgage it was reading about 10
mine says around 10 when the car isnt running and around 14 when it is running
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It's a fueling problem. I'd bet on that. Perfect symptoms of a weak/dying fuel pump.<a href=\"http://www.fullthrottlev6.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.fullthrottlev6.com</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.chitownracing.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.chitownracing.com</a>
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Originally posted by cam98arowith the car started, or not?
mine says around 10 when the car isnt running and around 14 when it is running
the shop cant look at it until Wednesday. Is the fuel pump a costly repair?
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Yeah, the pump assembly runs around $350-500. I was checking www.rockauto.com last night. Very labor intense job since they have to drop the exhaust to get to the fuel tank. Expect to spend $600 minimum.<a href=\"http://www.fullthrottlev6.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.fullthrottlev6.com</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.chitownracing.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.chitownracing.com</a>
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WOW, why am i the only one saying alternator.. his voltage was saying 10 while it was running right? his battery could still have some umph left in it to turn the engine.. you can hear the fuel pump prime when turning the key? check the fuel pressure if you can.
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Originally posted by zerofailureWOW, why am i the only one saying alternator.. his voltage was saying 10 while it was running right? his battery could still have some umph left in it to turn the engine.. you can hear the fuel pump prime when turning the key? check the fuel pressure if you can.
plus he never mentioned anything about the lights being dull
his volt gague was prolly low because of trying to start his car so many times
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