Tgriffin91 27 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Hey all, Recently my car has been dying while driving it. One minute it is fine and the next no power whatsoever. I end up pulling off the side of the road and it will start up again but it runs really rough for the first few seconds and I have to pump the gas a bunch to get it going. I think the electrical might be grounding out somewhere causing the sudden stall. The battery also dies sometimes when it sits for a day or so. This could also be a carb issue, but I do not smell excessive gas when I pop the hood and it doesn't sputter or anything to indicate not enough gas before. I was thinking maybe the fuel filter or pump. I could use some help as I am still learning. Also, pictures of ground locations would be very helpful so I can clean them up and be sure they are all making good contact. Thank you in advance. Thomas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tgriffin91 27 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Sorry... 1969 coupe. Automatic trans behind a 302 2V. Everything is basically stock on the car. Power steering, no A/C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoneWolf2U 136 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 I would look at the batt side connections at the sol. It sould like your having power drop off from poor or corroded wire ends. Look close at the black/yellow wire to the ign switch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted October 29, 2013 Bad coils tend to sputter and then die due to heat. They don't usually allow a re-start until they cool down after several minutes, though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tgriffin91 27 Report post Posted October 29, 2013 Mach 1 Thank you. I'll check those though they are new within the last two years. Maybe a mouse got to them or something. Anyone else have any idea why it suddenly dies? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
