QuestionI've had tons of problems with my car before, including having it turn over
but not start, but now its decided to just shut off the engine when I stop for
too long-- i.e. a stoplight. It started right up after shutting off, but I have no
idea what's going on. I've also felt sort of lurches when I'm leaving home first
thing in the morning, and there's a SRS light flashing on my dash. All of this
seems like something's terribly wrong, but I have no idea what's going on. Is
it a fuel pump problem, or electrical, or something more serious?
Thanks so much for your time!
AnswerKelsey:
It sounds like an electrical problem, possibly a loose connection somewhere.But without a careful in-situ analysis, I cannot be any more definitive. (sorry) A 'balky' fuel pump is possible. To pin it down, you need to define as specifically as possible, the EXACT CONDITIONS under which it manifests itself. Feel free to report back .
As for the flashing SRS indication, that indicates a fault in the air-bag system...most likely a defective "clock-spring" {a coiled wiring device located in the hub of the steering wheel) which is fairly easy (and not expensive) to replace. Since its safety related, it should be fixed IMMEDIATELY!!