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So I took my 1992 Corolla to Pep Boys today to check what could cause it to cut off after 30 mins driving. They hooked it up to OBD 1 and got code 24, which means intake air temperature signal fault. The mechanic, who is in his 60's at least, indicates that should not cause the cut off and more likely from the fact that a plug on my airbox keeps coming off once in awhile. The car wa left idling for 1.5 hrs and it didn't cut off. He claimed he did a quick road test but I am not sure. I saw him pull out of the bay but didn't know he actually drove around as the hood was still up. The car was left running fot at least 45 mins after that.
A complete system check, which cost 99 dollars didn't find the problem. I suspected either ignition coil or fuel pumped, which was replaced by another shop less than a month ago when I broke down.
Could it be old fuel filter that cause the car to cuts off. While in Drive and at stop, the car still run a little rough as the steering wheel vibrates a little. It used to be much worse before the fuel pump replacement. Pep Boys mechanic indicates good fuel pressure. I don't know if the car was warm enough though since the hood is up. The engine bay didn't get as warm as when it cut off 3 weeks ago, prompting me to go ahead with a new car purchase that had been put off for 2 years.
I still want to fix this car as driving an old car to meeting in inner city or strange areas is less stressful than driving a brand new vehicle. Going clubbing is also more fun when I don't have to worry about the car.
So help me please. Plugs and plug wires are new. Distributor cap is new but a piece inside was just cleaned as the new piece didn't fit. I asked if PB checked my ignition coil and the mechanic said he did. I have no reason to suspect him as I saw him bouncing from my car to one other car for two hours, doing work on both.
What could be wrong? I am going to drive to work with it very early on Monday to see if it cuts off. If it does, I'll have it towed to the place that replaced my fuel pump. I need to check how long he warranty the work. Thinking about it now, I think I had it replaced 5 weeks ago but the problem came back the following week. Almost causing me to get killed on the highway so I got a new car and drove that while work can't be missed. It is slow time at work now so I can miss a day or two getting it looked at.
A complete system check, which cost 99 dollars didn't find the problem. I suspected either ignition coil or fuel pumped, which was replaced by another shop less than a month ago when I broke down.
Could it be old fuel filter that cause the car to cuts off. While in Drive and at stop, the car still run a little rough as the steering wheel vibrates a little. It used to be much worse before the fuel pump replacement. Pep Boys mechanic indicates good fuel pressure. I don't know if the car was warm enough though since the hood is up. The engine bay didn't get as warm as when it cut off 3 weeks ago, prompting me to go ahead with a new car purchase that had been put off for 2 years.
I still want to fix this car as driving an old car to meeting in inner city or strange areas is less stressful than driving a brand new vehicle. Going clubbing is also more fun when I don't have to worry about the car.
So help me please. Plugs and plug wires are new. Distributor cap is new but a piece inside was just cleaned as the new piece didn't fit. I asked if PB checked my ignition coil and the mechanic said he did. I have no reason to suspect him as I saw him bouncing from my car to one other car for two hours, doing work on both.
What could be wrong? I am going to drive to work with it very early on Monday to see if it cuts off. If it does, I'll have it towed to the place that replaced my fuel pump. I need to check how long he warranty the work. Thinking about it now, I think I had it replaced 5 weeks ago but the problem came back the following week. Almost causing me to get killed on the highway so I got a new car and drove that while work can't be missed. It is slow time at work now so I can miss a day or two getting it looked at.
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