HELP! Car broke on the way home-DGRR

jinx00 · 04-19-2009, 09:43 PM

Hey Guys,

On my way back to Canada, Car broke down while driving. Had to get it towed to a Hampton Inn Parking lot, in Beckley, West Virginia. I was just driving down the highway, heard a load pop similar to a backfire, the car stalled; couldn't get it started again. After some troubleshooting on the side of the road, found that the car cranks over, and has full power. Leads me to think it's fuel issue. I found a blown EGI fuse, but I don't have any more fuses. I don't think the fuse will fix the issue, something is causing it to blow. Any one have any ideas? or is there anyone in West Virginia that can drop by and help me out.

If I don't make any progress by tomorrow around lunch, I'm going to see about towing it or renting a trailer to get it home.

Thanks
Andrew (Silver 93 Rx7), New Engine(4 weeks old), all stock but has an exhaust

theorie · 04-19-2009, 09:47 PM

shit man sorry to hear this.

i just got home myself, and i'm too far away to be of any help.

got my fingers crossed for ya

jinx00 · 04-19-2009, 10:08 PM

I'll try that first thing in the morning, it's been a long night

in the rain. I'am trying to look up local auto parts stores now(plus I have to take a taxi there)

zayrx7 · 04-19-2009, 11:24 PM

If you are coming thur Ohio, you can stop at the shop and I can look at it. www.rx7store.net 614-264-9588

David Jerome · 04-20-2009, 08:42 AM

I have a car with a leaky omp line right on one of the primary injectors that would cause this same issue. Had to clean the connetors really well and install a new omp line and the problem went away. Before I fixed it it would blow the fuse once or twice a day. You may just get a fire extinguisher and a bunch of fuses and you can probably make it home.

GorillaRE · 04-20-2009, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Jerome

You may just get a fire extinguisher and a bunch of fuses and you can probably make it home.

The rotary care package.....noowice

-J

jinx00 · 04-20-2009, 10:05 AM

lol Rotary care package. I just got back from Auto zone, moved the wiring harness around. put the new fuse in, and it started up. Drove it around the parking lot seems to run for now. I'm going to get a fire extinguisher now, and a few more fuses. I'm going to head towards rx7store.

88turboii · 04-20-2009, 10:52 AM

a similar thing was happening to me a while back, eventually found out electrical tape had come off on the fuel pump wiring and would randomly short to the body

g's 3rd gen · 04-20-2009, 08:06 PM

Lots of things (wires) can cause that one to blow. I had my alternator wires close to the connector crack and begin to touch each other immediately blowing that fuse. Took a while to track it down. Good luck and have a safe trip. G

jinx00 · 04-21-2009, 11:50 AM

Not sure what it was, I moved the harness around, put the new fuse in. It started and I drove it home. Made it home last night. Taking it to the shop today

Thanks for all the help!

Red Dragon · 04-21-2009, 11:53 AM

Glad you made it back safely!

g's 3rd gen · 04-21-2009, 03:49 PM

Glad you made it!

DRTHVDR · 04-21-2009, 05:10 PM

Nice save Kevin.

jinx00 · 04-22-2009, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RotaryResurrection

Such things are notoriously difficult to track down, especially if it isn't repeatable.

I was thinking the same thing, since it didn't happen again all the way home. I don't know how to repeat the problem. Guess I'll just start tracing the harness see if I can find anything there. Also, I'm replacing the fuel pump (had a new one in the box) waiting for when I got back.

Terrh · 04-22-2009, 10:05 AM

Glad you made it home jinx!

In the future keep in mind that I live right near windsor and have a buttload of parts. If you're ever broke down in my area feel free to call.

04-19-2009, 09:43 PM	#1
jinx00 The Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	HELP! Car broke on the way home-DGRR Hey Guys, On my way back to Canada, Car broke down while driving. Had to get it towed to a Hampton Inn Parking lot, in Beckley, West Virginia. I was just driving down the highway, heard a load pop similar to a backfire, the car stalled; couldn't get it started again. After some troubleshooting on the side of the road, found that the car cranks over, and has full power. Leads me to think it's fuel issue. I found a blown EGI fuse, but I don't have any more fuses. I don't think the fuse will fix the issue, something is causing it to blow. Any one have any ideas? or is there anyone in West Virginia that can drop by and help me out. If I don't make any progress by tomorrow around lunch, I'm going to see about towing it or renting a trailer to get it home. Thanks Andrew (Silver 93 Rx7), New Engine(4 weeks old), all stock but has an exhaust

04-19-2009, 09:47 PM	#2
theorie VRR PSSH Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 113 Rep Power: 17	shit man sorry to hear this. i just got home myself, and i'm too far away to be of any help. got my fingers crossed for ya __________________ 1993 SSM, 20B (D449), SINGLE-TURBO, DIY-BUILD IN THE WORKS... \|Build Thread\| 1993 BB, 13B, SINGLE-TURBO, DAILY DRIVER \|Build Thread\| MY FACEBOOK PROFILE // BLACK LABEL ENGINEERING // ADVANCED RACE TECH // IR PERFORMANCE // THE BOOST LAB // [url=rotaryaddicts.com]

04-20-2009, 08:06 PM	#9
g's 3rd gen Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 43 Rep Power: 0	Lots of things (wires) can cause that one to blow. I had my alternator wires close to the connector crack and begin to touch each other immediately blowing that fuse. Took a while to track it down. Good luck and have a safe trip. G __________________ 1993 FD3S base, SSM, 99 spec, A-spec t4 35r. 420 on pump gas

04-21-2009, 11:53 AM	#11
Red Dragon Rotary Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 129 Rep Power: 18	Glad you made it back safely! __________________ N/A 1987 RX7 (restoration coming along)

04-21-2009, 03:49 PM	#12
g's 3rd gen Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 43 Rep Power: 0	Glad you made it! __________________ 1993 FD3S base, SSM, 99 spec, A-spec t4 35r. 420 on pump gas

04-19-2009, 10:08 PM	#3
jinx00 The Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	I'll try that first thing in the morning, it's been a long night in the rain. I'am trying to look up local auto parts stores now(plus I have to take a taxi there)

04-19-2009, 11:24 PM	#4
zayrx7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 271 Rep Power: 0	If you are coming thur Ohio, you can stop at the shop and I can look at it. www.rx7store.net 614-264-9588

04-20-2009, 08:42 AM	#5
David Jerome RCC Contributor Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 713 Rep Power: 18	I have a car with a leaky omp line right on one of the primary injectors that would cause this same issue. Had to clean the connetors really well and install a new omp line and the problem went away. Before I fixed it it would blow the fuse once or twice a day. You may just get a fire extinguisher and a bunch of fuses and you can probably make it home.

04-20-2009, 10:05 AM	#7
jinx00 The Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	lol Rotary care package. I just got back from Auto zone, moved the wiring harness around. put the new fuse in, and it started up. Drove it around the parking lot seems to run for now. I'm going to get a fire extinguisher now, and a few more fuses. I'm going to head towards rx7store.

04-20-2009, 10:52 AM	#8
88turboii destroy, rebuild, repeat Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 395 Rep Power: 18	a similar thing was happening to me a while back, eventually found out electrical tape had come off on the fuel pump wiring and would randomly short to the body

04-21-2009, 11:50 AM	#10
jinx00 The Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	Not sure what it was, I moved the harness around, put the new fuse in. It started and I drove it home. Made it home last night. Taking it to the shop today Thanks for all the help!

04-21-2009, 05:10 PM	#13
DRTHVDR Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 126 Rep Power: 18	Nice save Kevin. __________________ You don't need a better ride, your ride needs a better driver. 93 RX-7 R1 CYM: Swap in progress Other: 00 Impreza RS (GC8) & Odyssey Touring (Mommy Missile)

04-22-2009, 10:05 AM	#15
Terrh Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 53 Rep Power: 18	Glad you made it home jinx! In the future keep in mind that I live right near windsor and have a buttload of parts. If you're ever broke down in my area feel free to call. __________________ 1992 skyline and lots of rx7's.