Something weird happend today???

[stephe57]

Originally Posted by More

As I was reversing out of my driveway I stalled the car and then when I restarted it, the engine came on for about 3 seconds and then turned it's self off and this happened a few times so I had to keep my foot on the pedal reving it up until I managed to get it back into the driveway and then it was fine again.

Does anyone know what happened today?

What I have seen happen in most cases is that when the car is stalled, a very low oil pressure reading is store in the DME. The car will go into what I will call "Limp Mode" as it might not be sure its okay to start.

Just a thought.

[Jaxonalden]

I think once you stall out the engine, its in a flooded situation and the cylinders are filled with excessive fuel. Once the rich condition is cleared (turning the engine over with the throttle fully opened like you did), your engine will get back into it's natural rhythm.

[More]

Thanks for the advice I feel a little bit better now last night I was too scared to even take it out just in case I lose her completely miles away from my house.

Just out of curiosity how much is a new Fuel Pump and where can I find a guide on how to remove and clean the parts mentioned below?

Thanks

[Eric G]

Originally Posted by Jaxonalden

I think once you stall out the engine, its in a flooded situation and the cylinders are filled with excessive fuel. Once the rich condition is cleared (turning the engine over with the throttle fully opened like you did), your engine will get back into it's natural rhythm.

Yep! Did the exact same thing with by Dodge Ram Quad Cab yesterday and have done this with the Boxster as well. A no harm no foul issue!