AboutTodd Puccio Expertise General auto repair,electical issues,driveability issues,anti-lock brakes,SIR systems,HVAC,engine performance,Gm spacific. I have worked at my current dealseship since the 1990 model year anything much older than that I have limited exposure to. I do not have very much transmission experience so those question you may want to ask of another expert. When you send me a question let me know the exact make/model/engine and year for the car or suv you have it makes it easier to answer the questions that way.
Experience Experience in the area:I have been employed by the same Gm dealer for 18 years and and a ASE master technician. I work at a Pontiac and GMC truck store. Served a a lead technician when dealership was on a team system.
I just recently moved to a Buick,Hummer,Saab Store when my franschise was purchased by this dealership.
Organazations: ASE master techncian
Education/Credentials:High school diploma,2 year vocational school degree
2 year college degree. Associates degree in applied scineces (auto technology)Awards and Honors: GMC master techncian
Question car stalled on my wife on interstate yesterday-it was like it stopped getting fuel-she let it set awhile then it started up again-I changed the fuel filter and it seemed to run fine then-until we just took it to the store-shut it off and came back 15-20 minutes later and it wouldn't stay running-tachometer was jumping up and down sometimes and not moving at all at times-I got the car to start up but would only idle-It would die as soon as you give it gas.
Answer Hey Len:
I think your on the right track. It sounds like it could be a file pump issue. What you are describing is a fuel pump going bad. when it does stall does it spit and sputter before it dies? Or is it just like someone turned off the key? If it stutters than that is a sign of it run out out of gas and the car running too lean from lack of fuel. It will also cause a weird idle and will not accelerate at all and falls on it face. If it dies and it's like someone just turned off the key it could be any number of electrical gremlins that are too many to name here. I would check the fuel pressure when it's acting up That engine more than likely has between 38-44 PSi or somewhere in that ball park if it's lower than say 35 I would say it's a safe bet the pump is worn out if you waited to long to change that fuel filter then for sure the pump worked it's self to death. That is the single most neglected tune up part.. that should be changed ever 15,000 miles Maximum. Good luck ,that's a tough pump to change and it also VERY expensive. So make sure you are indeed loosing the pressure before you shell out the dough for the pump. Also buy a GOOD one preferably a AC Delco. But Wells makes a suitable product as well if you can find one for that car..
