Q: my car wont start it turnsover but wont catch it did 9 days ago i drove it down the road and it cut off on me

asked by on November 29, 2017

ok it started i drove it down the block it cut off now it cranks but wont start

My car has an automatic transmission.

It sounds like you might be having a fuel delivery issue. I would recommend having your vehicle inspected by a qualified professional to determine if the fuel pressure meets the manufacturer’s specifications. If the fuel pressure is low, it is very likely that the fuel pump has failed.

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