HELP car trouble!!!! the car started up ok this morning, got down the lane , stopped to pick someone up and .?

Question

it just died on me, seems to be turning over ok , just not firing up. It`s a petrol by the way.

Answer 1

have you got petrol in it?

whip a plug out if you have see if it is sparking,firing, if so check the fuel is getting threw

regards x kitti x

Answer 2

arrr yes, i've had this before. there is a technical name for it, it's known as FU*KED! lol

sorry, realised this probably wasn't much help :-)

Answer 3

oh I know what that is ... its knackered

Answer 4

Have you got petrol!! :-), it sounds like one of two things 1) the engine is being starved of petrol, in which case it cold be the petrol pump. or 2) the engine has flooded, this could be the carburetter control on most modern cars this is controlled by a micro chip.

Answer 5

very little info...to give you any help

Answer 6

For such a sudden fault to develop, I'd guess it's an electrical fault, most probably the fuse, or relay which controls the fuel pump, or the fuel injection system, which is a cheap enough fix.

If it's still dead, get it to a garage with engine diagnostic equipment, it may cost a few quid to get it towed, but if they can pinpoint the problem straight away, it'll save you time & money in the long run.

Answer 7

As others have indicated, it sounds like it's not getting fuel.  Either the tank is empty (did you remember to fill up last night?) or perhaps the fuel pump has failed.  If it is out of fuel, it's time to find that petrol can and get some in there.  If that's not it...

Call work, tell them it looks like you'll be late, then ring up the nearest tow truck and get it to the mechanic.