Engine issue

[luke1834]

Thanks for the info. Drove it to the shop. Ran fine/normal for the first 4-5 miles and then the issue began again. Shop agreed (wihtout initiation) that a fuel pump/relay could be the issue...cutting in/out causing the symptom I was describing. Will hear back in a day or so.

Thanks again

Luke

[milliemax]

VDO fuel pump $216.95 Relay $18.69 relay location front fuse box. third row/third relay /Location 13

[luke1834]

Well...I feel like an idiot. After taking the car to my local indp. shop, the diagnosis was a faulty A/C Compressor. The compressor was kicking on/off rapidly once the pressure built to a certain point and would cause the "surging" effect while driving. It started to cause the engine to stall while at idle while the mechanic was testing it. Shop quoted $1100 to replace the compressor...im thinking about DIY and will be waiting until the weather warms a bit. Anyone tried this particular job?

Driving the car (without the compressor and with the refrigerant removed) and it runs great once more...

Thanks for the helpful tips