Car just shuts off!!!

dsmith · October 29th, 2009, 01:45 AM

I just got this 95 gt convertible. when driving down the road it just dies as if you shut the key off. i replaced the fuel pump, tfi ,distib, ignition, car still shuts off sometimes takes it a few to re-start some times it just starts right back up. any suggestions? no mods that im aware of. it is a automatic . I also replaced the o2 sensor before the cat which is the number 3.

2002BLGT · October 29th, 2009, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by dsmith

I just got this 95 gt convertible. when driving down the road it just dies as if you shut the key off. i replaced the fuel pump, tfi ,distib, ignition, car still shuts off sometimes takes it a few to re-start some times it just starts right back up. any suggestions? no mods that im aware of. it is a automatic . I also replaced the o2 sensor before the cat which is the number 3.

is only when you are off the throttle ? have you gotten any check engine light ? id pull the codes and see what you come up with there first

BostonPerformance · October 29th, 2009, 12:52 PM

check your alternator?

Bullitt95 · October 29th, 2009, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by dsmith

I just got this 95 gt convertible. when driving down the road it just dies as if you shut the key off. i replaced the fuel pump, tfi ,distib, ignition, car still shuts off sometimes takes it a few to re-start some times it just starts right back up. any suggestions?

When a '94-'95 5.0 randomly stalls with no coughing or spluttering as if you've hit a kill switch, and is sometimes difficult to restart, the first thing I think of is the PIP sensor inside the distributor. You've already replaced yours but it's still possible for the new one to be a dud so you might wanna get it tested. Even if the sensor itself is OK, there could be a fault in the connector with the wiring harness. You could try cleaning it and applying some dielectric grease to the contacts to see if that improves things.

dsmith · October 29th, 2009, 09:57 PM

sometimes its when i let off the throttle or at low rpm. today was really bad! wouldnt hardly start at all . then all of a sudden it just fires up! it getting frustrating!! almost if its not getting enuff fuel

Bullitt95 · October 30th, 2009, 06:49 AM

In that case I suggest you go to Autozone and get a free computer scan for fault codes. It might just help trace down the problem.

dsmith · October 30th, 2009, 10:42 PM

went to Autozone they hook the machine up to the car and it read error! that was done several times. this is why so frustrating

DejaBlue87 · November 3rd, 2009, 09:47 PM

my 95 does the same exact thing.. its not the fuel.. i havent yet traced the exact problem but its something electrical.. im almost positive it has something to do with the distributor.. my starter went out in my car so i havent been able to pinpoint the exact problem.. if you figure it out let me kno...

DejaBlue87 · November 3rd, 2009, 09:47 PM

o btw 94-95's are notorious for doing that

dsmith · November 3rd, 2009, 10:46 PM

glad i'm not the only one having this problem. However you dont have the answer i need....lol good luck i think i'm going to try this pip sensor that bullit mentioned as soon as i can find it!!

quick1320 · November 4th, 2009, 08:56 AM

check the connection on the coil,while the motor is running start moving some connections around and see if you could duplicate the problem also check all the grounds around the batteries and look at the computer wiring and grounds,mine did that when I got it,it was the wires going to the coil it was almost broken

DejaBlue87 · November 4th, 2009, 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by dsmith

glad i'm not the only one having this problem. However you dont have the answer i need....lol good luck i think i'm going to try this pip sensor that bullit mentioned as soon as i can find it!!

let me kno if that works..

dsmith · November 17th, 2009, 10:51 PM

Put a new distributor in and works great. must have been a faulty PIP sensor in the other new distrib. THANKS so much guys ...i would never figured that out!.

Bullitt95 · November 18th, 2009, 07:31 AM

Glad your story had a happy ending.

pyschopath76 · November 18th, 2009, 08:30 AM

i love happy endings............specially when they involve a girl!!

Itkix · November 19th, 2009, 12:51 PM

Autozone cant pull codes they try underdash and that doesnt work, get a obd1 code reader digital one cost about $30 and very handy to have, hooks up on passenger side under hood by firewall, some people also put a couple of wires together at the underhood connector and count the flashes on the instrument panel I found that hard to do.

DejaBlue87 · November 22nd, 2009, 10:13 PM

car still running good? just wanted to see if the new distributor fixed the problem. im about to buy a new one for mine n see if it fixes it.

dsmith · November 24th, 2009, 10:33 AM

Yes car still running good ! so far no problems good luck!

DejaBlue87 · November 24th, 2009, 07:12 PM

sweet! thanks man. i need to go buy one now... i get scared to drive the car b/c the way it just shuts off while im going down the road

95project · November 24th, 2009, 08:32 PM

i have a stock dizzy from a 95 with rotor and cap for sale. FYI

October 29th, 2009, 01:45 AM	#1
dsmith Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 reviews	Car just shuts off!!! I just got this 95 gt convertible. when driving down the road it just dies as if you shut the key off. i replaced the fuel pump, tfi ,distib, ignition, car still shuts off sometimes takes it a few to re-start some times it just starts right back up. any suggestions? no mods that im aware of. it is a automatic . I also replaced the o2 sensor before the cat which is the number 3.

October 29th, 2009, 12:52 PM	#3
BostonPerformance Enthusiast 99 Cherokee sport/87 5.0 not tested Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 989 iTrader: 0 reviews	check your alternator? __________________ [CENTER]"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game; In the deed the glory," -Hartley Burr Alexander

November 4th, 2009, 08:56 AM	#11
quick1320 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 36 iTrader: 0 reviews	check the connection on the coil,while the motor is running start moving some connections around and see if you could duplicate the problem also check all the grounds around the batteries and look at the computer wiring and grounds,mine did that when I got it,it was the wires going to the coil it was almost broken __________________ 1995 mustang gts 302 5 speed turboed 1957 chevy sbc turboed 2001 dodge 3500 4x4 diesel turboed

November 18th, 2009, 08:30 AM	#15
pyschopath76 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT slow as sin.... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 977 iTrader: 0 reviews	i love happy endings............specially when they involve a girl!! __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake/Accufab 70mm Throttle Body & Upper Plenum/SLP Longtube Headers/SLP Catted X-pipe/SLP LM1/4.10 gears Military Crew - AZ2(AW) Black Stang Member #6

November 24th, 2009, 08:32 PM	#20
95project Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 609 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have a stock dizzy from a 95 with rotor and cap for sale. FYI __________________ 95 GT- AFR 185's, Comp CAM, Trick FLow TH upper and lower, 30lb injec, 76MM C&L kit, Full MSD, BBK Pulleys, 3:73, BBK Long Tubes, X Pipe, Magnaflow Cat back, Cobra front control arms, MM CC plates LCA's and Panhard bar, tuned by Adam @ Pops Racing.

October 29th, 2009, 09:57 PM	#5
dsmith Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 reviews	sometimes its when i let off the throttle or at low rpm. today was really bad! wouldnt hardly start at all . then all of a sudden it just fires up! it getting frustrating!! almost if its not getting enuff fuel

October 30th, 2009, 06:49 AM	#6
Bullitt95 Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT auto 13.36 @ 105.0 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Al Ain, UAE Posts: 1,387 iTrader: 0 reviews	In that case I suggest you go to Autozone and get a free computer scan for fault codes. It might just help trace down the problem.

October 30th, 2009, 10:42 PM	#7
dsmith Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 reviews	went to Autozone they hook the machine up to the car and it read error! that was done several times. this is why so frustrating

November 3rd, 2009, 09:47 PM	#8
DejaBlue87 Regular 95 gt Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 443 iTrader: 2 reviews	my 95 does the same exact thing.. its not the fuel.. i havent yet traced the exact problem but its something electrical.. im almost positive it has something to do with the distributor.. my starter went out in my car so i havent been able to pinpoint the exact problem.. if you figure it out let me kno...

November 3rd, 2009, 10:46 PM	#10
dsmith Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 reviews	glad i'm not the only one having this problem. However you dont have the answer i need....lol good luck i think i'm going to try this pip sensor that bullit mentioned as soon as i can find it!!

November 17th, 2009, 10:51 PM	#13
dsmith Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 reviews	Put a new distributor in and works great. must have been a faulty PIP sensor in the other new distrib. THANKS so much guys ...i would never figured that out!.

November 18th, 2009, 07:31 AM	#14
Bullitt95 Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT auto 13.36 @ 105.0 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Al Ain, UAE Posts: 1,387 iTrader: 0 reviews	Glad your story had a happy ending.

November 19th, 2009, 12:51 PM	#16
Itkix Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 reviews	Autozone cant pull codes they try underdash and that doesnt work, get a obd1 code reader digital one cost about $30 and very handy to have, hooks up on passenger side under hood by firewall, some people also put a couple of wires together at the underhood connector and count the flashes on the instrument panel I found that hard to do.

November 22nd, 2009, 10:13 PM	#17
DejaBlue87 Regular 95 gt Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 443 iTrader: 2 reviews	car still running good? just wanted to see if the new distributor fixed the problem. im about to buy a new one for mine n see if it fixes it.

November 24th, 2009, 10:33 AM	#18
dsmith Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes car still running good ! so far no problems good luck!

November 24th, 2009, 07:12 PM	#19
DejaBlue87 Regular 95 gt Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 443 iTrader: 2 reviews	sweet! thanks man. i need to go buy one now... i get scared to drive the car b/c the way it just shuts off while im going down the road

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