car just dies

m92_MX3 · Post by **m92_MX3** » October 27th, 2005, 6:13 pm

well today i was just going down the road and the car just dies and then if i wait awile it will start and run fine but then it will just die randomly ? any ideas on what is my problem?

Thanks

BuGS · Post by **BuGS** » October 27th, 2005, 9:48 pm

Check the connection on your MAF maybe. Mine does that now that I have the plug kinda streched due to having to relocate for the turbo.

Typhoonk · Post by **Typhoonk** » October 28th, 2005, 12:52 am

if it's not your maf's connection, might have to change ur coolant temperature sensor (maybe messed)

m92_MX3 · Post by **m92_MX3** » October 29th, 2005, 5:36 pm

i was also thinking the temp sensor but the car will run at operating temp or not and it doesnt over heat it just kinda dies without warning, could it be my fuel pump ?

Mazderati · Post by **Mazderati** » October 29th, 2005, 11:50 pm

If its your fuel pump, it will usually just die totally. Could this be ignition related? Electrical prob maybe?

Mazda_Power · Post by **Mazda_Power** » October 30th, 2005, 11:46 am

Does it just flat out die, or does it lose power and sputter?

m92_MX3 · Post by **m92_MX3** » November 1st, 2005, 3:21 pm

flat out dies with no warning at all

mycarhatesme · Post by **mycarhatesme** » November 9th, 2005, 4:40 pm

do you know about the wiring? electrical is tricky as hell. If you dont know much, there is still stuff u can do....

check all connections...
check for burnt wires...it does happen.
check for loose connections (not snapped in) <- i know mechanics can be messy with this sometimes.

So, if you hit a big bump, enough to move stuff, or catch the wind at the right angle, or even hit the gas hard if your motor mounts are weak or old, connectors can come loose. Trust me. i just spent 100 bucks on a sensor and it was just a loose ground cable..it affected my idle coming to stops. it just does/did weird stuff. again electrical is not for the weak hearted lol.

dunno what else i can help with but if i can help more i will.