start up an run for about 5 to 15 minutes,then shut off like you turn key off

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something cutting my fuel off.set about 30 minutes start right back up,may be

Feb 21, 2014

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ziptie12on Feb 22, 2014

Poss. 'main relay'. To check an easy way, in a quiet area turn the key to the 'run' position ,(check engine light on)and watch the light , at the same time listen for a 'click' at the same time as the light goes out. May want to try that two or three times to get used to the sound. Then next time , after it stalls and won't re-start , do the same thing. IF you do not hear the 'click' when the light turns off , replace the main relay - it's bad. It's located under the drivers dash. Easiest and best is to have the replacement in your hand , to match -up what your looking for , if you're not familiar with it. May be awkward to get to.Easy , cheap test (free) before you spend money on a fuel pump you may or may not need.

boodamon Feb 27, 2014

Thank, main relay did the trick.

ProfessorGon Feb 27, 2014

That's great

pushrodon Feb 27, 2014

Well i am sure ziptie will think so too!!

ProfessorGon Feb 28, 2014

I wasn't taking credit for anything, just glad it is fixed. PR I thought you knew better then that, I guess I didn't know u better then that.

ziptie12on Mar 19, 2014

Late reply......PR can speak for me , ......he likes green jelly too......yes , glad that did the trick AND my 'instructions' were also able to be understood.Thanks for the lookout ProfG!

pushrodon Mar 19, 2014

That all i ment, it's all good! At least got a reply back that it's fixed and that's rare!

ProfessorGon Mar 19, 2014

Anytime. Cherry is good

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ProfessorGon Feb 21, 2014

Test the fuel pump circuit while it operating to see if the circuit closes when it dies, if the circuit is good and the pump quits anyway, change the pump. If not the problem find out what is causing it , distributer ?

boodamon Feb 22, 2014

thank you,going to replace fuel pump tomorrow.

ziptie12on Feb 22, 2014

See reply #4 (ProfG , tell me if it makes sense to you the way I explained it , was trying not to be to confusing about it.)

ProfessorGon Feb 22, 2014

That makes perfect sense and would be the reason for thinking it to be a fuel pump failure. That is a good test and explanation look at the last post and try to understand what he is asking you to do. Any questions just ask.

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pushrodon Feb 21, 2014

Check for spark at the plugs while it's not starting.

boodamon Feb 22, 2014

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globalhelperon Feb 21, 2014

poss plastic plug that plugs into key and tumbler under steering whell cover

boodamon Feb 22, 2014

Thank you

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