Question89 lebron starts runs for a few minutes, then abruptly dies. it
still has spark but no fuel
AnswerHi Don,
Are you sure there is no fuel, or rather incorrect fuel mixture? If no fuel, then the fuel pump is suspect rather than its electrical supply because the same relay that powers the spark coil also powers the fuel pump. The fuel pump usually will hum briefly when you turn the ignition from off to run. So listen for that when the car has stalled. I would begin by finding out whether any problems have been recognized by the engine controller:
The most useful thing to do would be to try to get the fault codes that may stored in the engine controller memory to readout. Try using the ignition key: turn it "on-off-on-off-on" and leave it "on" (doing this quickly, no longer than 5 seconds). By "on" I mean just the normal position when the engine is running, not the cranking position. The 'check engine'light will remain on when you leave the key in the "on" position with the engine still not running. But then watch the 'check engine' light to begin flashing, then pause, flashing, pause, etc. Count the number of flashes before each pause and keep track of the numbers. Repeat the readout and verify the counts are correct. Then group them in pairs in the order that they came out, thus forming two digit numbers. You may notice that the pause is shorter between the digits of a given number, and longer between the numbers themselves. Then send me a 'follow-up' question telling me the results of your readout. By the way, 55 will be the last number (two groups of 5 flashes each) and that is the code for "end of readout".
I have the troubleshooting manual for several engines and we can look up the possibilities of what is wrong based upon what fault codes you show. When you write back tell me what engine is in the Chrysler you are driving, and whether it is a GTS or a coupe/convertible J-body.
There is also an essay on fault codes at the site:
http://www.allpar.com/fix/codes.html
which gives the meaning of the code numbers. But then you need to get specific info for what exactly might be the diagnostic tests or parts to replace to complete the repair.
Roland
