92 lx Dies suddenly????????

[Jkid]

this isn't my car but my friends. they said it died about a week ago in the cold. they waited fifteenth min. and it started right up no probs after. two days later it happens again. So i when out to help and it turn over but won't catch until you let go of the key?????? i have tried the main realy the starter plugs and wires and timing all are on point what else could in be??????


P.S. if you let it sit for 15-20 mins it starts right up BUT now when it has gotten to operating temp. i putts and eventually dies??? and you wait again. Sometimes you can keep it going by "pat-ing" the gas.

[GeoffM]

Have you checked for fuel?

[Monza]

Mine does the same thing, I need a new distributor only happens like once a month or so. But I'll be driving and it'll just die then I wait about 5 minutes and it fires right back up and I'm good for at least a month

[stretch JDM]

i know you said you have checked the main relay , but did you change it ? also change the ignitor inside . hope that helps.

[drummersteve7]

x2 on the ignitor inside...

open the 3 screws for the cap, then the 2 screws inside with 4 electrical connectors on it.
that is the ignitor, replace that.
I know when I had same issues, this was the problem.

[FAK_LAF]

FIRST, determine if you have an fuel, spark, or air problem before you start throwing parts at it. And if you are going to be throwing parts at it at least you will know you are throwing them in the right direction.

Pull a plug out and ground it to see if you are getting spark. if not, it is most likely the ignition control module in the distributor or possibly the coil. Are you getting a signal to your tachometer when you crank the motor over? If it is getting spark, listen for your fuel pump turning on when you turn the ignition on. You can also CAREFULLY disconnect the fuel line at the rail to confirm that it is pressurized and getting fuel. Have a rag ready to catch spraying fuel if it is pressurized. Check all your fuses of course before anything. Also, are you sure there is fuel in the gas tank? I wasn't getting fuel at one point and it turned out that my gas gauge was not functioning properly and it was out of gas. You just need to first narrow down if it is a fuel, spark, or even air problem. Good luck.

[Jkid]

Thanks guys i know theres fuel the day before it happened we gased up to half a tank. i did change the relay or rather switched it out with a working one. and fuel pump is turning on. i'll check pressure and ignitor today and i will let ya'll kno....hope it works!

[Jkid]

so it was the ignitor. will be fixed this week thanks again guys.