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Subject:Re: 40 minutes drive and then cuts out.
From:Ken Wilford
Date:Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:23:51 -0400

You need to check for fuel pressure, and spark when the problem is
happening.  One or the other is probably causing it and it should show
up when the event happens.  If you wait to check these when it cools off
then you will miss finding the culprit.  Could be either.

Ken Wilford
John 3:16
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Zolly wrote:
> I am puzzled and baffled.  The engine is 2.1L, the system is for the 1.9
> engine, digijet.  I have checked with the digitool all the possible
> items.  Also checked fuel pressure, fuel pump ground.
> After driving for 40 minutes, it cuts out and would not start anymore.
> Feels like it wants to, but like there is not enough fuel.  After 20
> minutes it cools down and drives again for a short while.  I'm at the
> end of my wits.  It looks like, it must be some electrical item's
> failure.
> Anyone has an idea?
> Zoltan
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