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Subject:Re: hick-up while driving
From:James Nelson
Date:Thu, 3 Jul 2014 11:28:19 -0700

it did start but i had to press on the gas pedal, which i almost never have to do. and i had to keep a high idle back to my house.

On Thursday, July 3, 2014 11:13 AM, Jimmy Johnston <inmytree1@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
 

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
>