Jadedst

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i posted this on camaroz28.com as well, just tryin to get varying opinions...

so im on rt 78 in jersey headin to englishtown, im in 6th gear doin 70mph when all of a sudden everything goes out... the car stalls right in the middle of driving. so i quick pull over and try crankin it... the starter turns, but nothin else happens. i have good voltage from the battery, but it really sounds like there is no fuel goin to the engine. could the fuel pump have just died in the middle of the driving?

also i filled the tank (with 93) right before we left, and the guage was registering below E when the key was in the "on" position... any thoughts?

Edit: also my car is bone stock (with 25k on the clock)

Jadedst

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anyone???

StealthZ06

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Did your check engine light come on?

Jadedst

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the "Check guages" light came on when the car died... but nothin else really happened...

30thanniv

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A car engine needs two things to run Fuel and Spark. Check those first.

02transhawk

I would guess this is electronic problem(relays/computer), not mechanical (fuel pump). Normally, these fuel pumps don't just go out...they are a pretty reliable part. Have you done anything such as change cd players, wire mods or anything electricle?

Jadedst

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no i havent changed anything myself, although the previous owner did install XM satallite radio....just for curiosities sake, what makes u say its an electronic problem? and do u think that would be covered under the warrenty?

blkZ28spt

It probably won't be covered under warranty if it was messed up by whoever in stalled the XM radio. BTW: The check gages light supposedly only comes on when you are about to run out of gas.

StealthZ06

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I meant the SES light.

blkZ28spt

Is the SES light still on? You can have teh code read for free at a place like autozone.

Jadedst

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yea the SES light is on, i had the car flatbedded to the nearest chevy dealership. i guess ill find out on monday. ugh this is really annoying

Jadedst

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the xm radio was installed a long time ago tho. wouldnt it have been messed up from day one then if that was the problem?

Humvee z28

what warranty do you have on it? is it still the 3/36 factory or another warranty such as the GMPP warranty? i wouldnt worry too much about it, im sure whatever the part that failed would be under the warranty, good luck

2001NBMZ28

Let us know the outcome. I've always heard not to let these cars get too low on fuel.

99PontTA

which dealer?...i hope not Outten Chev...unless you like yer bung hole raped.

ACW

Unless you run out of fuel...

Jadedst

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but thats the thing, i had filled the tank 20 minutes prior..... and its at clinton chevy right now. anyone kno much about them?

o and its still the 3/36 warranty

bigbadblackws6

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maybe u have a fuel leak

02transhawk

XM radio is a very simple install, normally you don''t even have to cut any factory wires.

With the car just dying just like that, I would think something got fried. When a mechanical part goes plop, you will generally hear something and it will slowly go bad, as in still drivable for the most part, like the fuel pump...you would loose alot of power, but still be able to idle for 1-2 minutes, or the fuel filter, that would let you drive just not much gas for a while. Unless you just got some horrible gas with mud in it (happenned to me once (iron build-up)...long story).

And if you are by chace under the factory warranty, then you will be covered. If the service manager tries to tell you the XM caused something...punch him in the face and tell him to do his job.

Jadedst

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thanks guys, im gunna call them first thing in the morning and hopefully find out whats goin on. ill keep ya updated...