My car will start but will immediately cut off-problem just started any suggestions?

Question

I've had no problems keeping my car on-problem just started today-when I cut my car on the max time it will stay on is for 5 seconds and it will shake and cut off-I need any suggestions to get this problem fixed because I work out-of-town-PLEASE HELP!!!

Answer 1

I would say It is the fuel pump, if it continues to start and cut off then it is going to be your fuel filter. The reason being when your fuel pump goes bad it will not be able to get any fuel to the engine and it would not even turnover. It will turnover then its pumping fuel but the filter might be slowing or stopping the flow of fuel.

Answer 2

if it shakes before it shuts off (stalls) its a lack of fuel being pumped or allowed to be pumped to the engine. Most probable cause is a plugged fuel filter, plugged fuel lines, or a fuel pump starting to fail. If its a carbureted engine, try adjusting the air/fuel misture screws. Good luck!