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The engine stopped like it ran out gas,T tryed to start it a few more times and it ran for a few seconds and then it stopped.T checked the fuses,they are ok.And also I don't hear the fuel pump sound when i turn the ignition on.What could be the problem?Thanx!
Loose or faulty electrical connections at ignition coil. Check cables including ignition cables. Insufficient fuel reaching the injectors, vacuum leaks. Vacuum leak between the throttle body and intake manifold. Intake air leaks, broken vacuum lines etc. If its the fuel you suspect, try changing the fuel filter and pressure regulator.
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If your fuel pump is in the gas tank the fuel pump is cooled and lubricated by the gas. If you run out of gas and keep trying to start it many times you can damage the fuel pump. If you have a older car you can try putting a little gas in the carburetor and see if it cranks, if it cranks with gas in carburetor you know it is a lack of fuel problem. You might try spraying starting fluid in air filter but to much can damage your engine. Some links below may provide some help. https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/car-won-t-start-after-it-ran-out-of-gas-and-was-filled-again https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1881026-Ran-out-of-fuel-now-won-t-start-please-help!
Your vehicle fuel pump can run and pump gas but depending on your vehicle you may not have enough fuel pressure to run. I would check your fuel pump fuse and relay and fuel inertia switch/fuel pump kill switch if you have one. I do not know why running out of gas would cause them to fail but it is something to check.
You may have to try a few times to get the fuel to the engine. Another possible problem is that the fuel pump may have failed. Older pumps can fail if they run dry as they use the fuel in the tank to cool them. If you turn to key to the "on" position without trying to start it, you should hear the fuel pump run (a buzzing noise) for a few seconds. If this is not happening, then the chances are the pump is toast.
It is possible that when you ran out of gas air got into the fuel lines. What you will need to do is turn the key into the run position(not into the start position) and leave it for 30 - 60 seconds. This should engage the fuel pump and allow it to pressurize the system. After letting it sit try and start the engine letting it crank for 5 - 10 seconds at a time. You may need to repeat the process a few times. It is also possible that when you ran out of fuel you damaged the fuel pump and it may need replacing. When you put the key into run see if you can hear the fuel pump running. I hope this helps you out.
This may be a fuel injected engine. On some vechicles when they run out of gas you have to turn the key, but not try to start the car. Give it a few seconds for the gas to feed back through the gas line. Once you turn the key, the fuel pump will start pumping the gas to the engine for the carburator. If that does not work, then give it a little gas, no too much or you could flood the carburator. Try to start the car again.
if it was out of gas completely, after filling with at least 5 gal, turn key on, without starting. You will hear pump come on. After pump stops, turn key off. Repeat this procedure three times an the engine should start after the third time.
When the engine is stopped, your fuel pump will only run for 1 second when you turn the key on This is not long enough if you have run out of gas. You will need to turn the key on and off at a few seconds interval for about 2 minutes. This should get the fuel through and pressurise the fuel rail Once there is fuel pressure in the rail, the engine will start..
This sounds like the timing belt issue. I have a 2000 ford escort zx2 and it seemed like I ran out of gas but really the timing belt had just worn down. When I was on the side of the road it was like the engine was turning over but would never start.
check electric fuel pump operation ( located in the fuel tank ). Occasionally a fuel pump will burn out when running out of fuel, due to the fact the pump runs DRY for about 30 seconds till the fuel stops flowing out of the injectors, the engine quits, simultainously losing oil pressure which FINALLY shuts off the fuel pump. Sometimes TOO LATE. Hope this helps
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