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Subject:Re: hick-up while driving
From:Jimmy Johnston
Date:Thu, 3 Jul 2014 14:12:20 -0400

Hi James,

Define "nursed back to the house".  Did it run poorly on the way home after
the shut down?  Did it start back up as normal after the shut down?

If I recall correctly, a bad ignition switch will cause random shutdowns,
then run fine after.

Jimmy
Wilmington, NC

On Thu, Jul 3, 2014 at 11:20 AM, James Nelson <jenchef001@yahoo.com> wrote:

> HI All,
>
> I have an 89 GL which is my daily driver. This morning I experienced a
> hick-up when i left the house, and my van died at the first stop light. it
> started back up, and i nursed it back to the house.
> I was wondering if anybody had any ideas?
> My first thought was fuel pump.
>
> Thanks
>