Originally Posted by
JoeO
The last 4 years has seen nothing but prefection from my 2004 Automatic. no hard starts, misfires, hicccups, mystery no starts. Nothing.
Friday, I filled the tank and went for a 20 mile drive where I shut the car off while my wife shopped. 15 minutes later I started it back up, only to have it sputter and misfire for maybe 30 seconds………..Slightly tapping the gas to urge it on when it seemed it might stall out.
then, on its own, it resumed its perfect behavior and came home with no problems (where it was cold and snowy so I didn't pop the hood). I have since driven it maybe twice more around town with no problems
my guess ……… a fuel problem.
anyone venture something else ?
Today a new wrinkle………… After driving the car four or five times since the initial hiccup, I went out today and tried to start the car only to have it not start again,……
this time was a bit different because it did not sputter, cough and then start up on its own. Today the starter had a strong start after I let go of the key which would continue for maybe 5 seconds and then stop on its own. I restarted 5 times and the strong start lasted about the same time and then shut off.
I did not hear the fuel pump humming.
any suggestions ?