distributor problems?
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distributor problems?
hey guys
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so i was driving on the road, and all of a sudden my car just shuts off on the highway...This is like...the 4th time it has happened. Like i'll be driving and i go into a stall for some reason.
It's in 5th gear basically and it just stalls while i drive. I mean i can drive normally, but it's dangerous if i'm on a bridge where i cannot pull over or in an area that has no way for me to stop.
Also, when i start the engine up it starts up fine. My check engine light goes up and stays on. I recently replaced my clutch, and told my mechanic about this, but he hasn't fixed it...I've been told that it could be my distributor that needs replacement or something, but i wanted to see if you guys had any experience in this.
Another key note...the tachometer idles under 1000rpm. is that bad?
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so i was driving on the road, and all of a sudden my car just shuts off on the highway...This is like...the 4th time it has happened. Like i'll be driving and i go into a stall for some reason.
It's in 5th gear basically and it just stalls while i drive. I mean i can drive normally, but it's dangerous if i'm on a bridge where i cannot pull over or in an area that has no way for me to stop.
Also, when i start the engine up it starts up fine. My check engine light goes up and stays on. I recently replaced my clutch, and told my mechanic about this, but he hasn't fixed it...I've been told that it could be my distributor that needs replacement or something, but i wanted to see if you guys had any experience in this.
Another key note...the tachometer idles under 1000rpm. is that bad?
distributor FTL?
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Do the dash lights (CEL, Alt) stay off when this happens? If yes, then the ignition keyswitch assy is the fault and nothing to do w/ distributor.
If dash lights come on (as they should), then ignition or fuel delivery is the problem.
I would suggest getting the CEL fault code (autozone or other auto parts will check for free). It may provide a clue to your problem.
good luck
If dash lights come on (as they should), then ignition or fuel delivery is the problem.
I would suggest getting the CEL fault code (autozone or other auto parts will check for free). It may provide a clue to your problem.
good luck
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