So exactly a year ago, I was waiting at a ferry terminal and had my car shut off. I went to turn my car on, and it turned on, idled rough and then died. Took it to a mechanic and they said it was my main relay. I had it replaced and now exactly a year later, I'm having the same problem! I'll start my car and it will idle rough, then die. But it will stay started if I give it gas.
Could this be another main relay problem or my fuel pump or something else? I'm just looking for any suggestions! So please if you could...HELP! Thanks.
So exactly a year ago, I was waiting at a ferry terminal and had my car shut off. I went to turn my car on, and it turned on, idled rough and then died. Took it to a mechanic and they said it was my main relay. I had it replaced and now exactly a year later, I'm having the same problem! I'll start my car and it will idle rough, then die. But it will stay started if I give it gas.
Could this be another main relay problem or my fuel pump or something else? I'm just looking for any suggestions! So please if you could...HELP! Thanks.
P.S. I 've also noticed that when it's idling rough, I hear rattling from under the hood, this is also heard when I turn the car off (when it does start and not die).
And yes, I have done and still do the horrible deed of driving with an empty tank.
Could this be another main relay problem or my fuel pump or something else? I'm just looking for any suggestions! So please if you could...HELP! Thanks.
So exactly a year ago, I was waiting at a ferry terminal and had my car shut off. I went to turn my car on, and it turned on, idled rough and then died. Took it to a mechanic and they said it was my main relay. I had it replaced and now exactly a year later, I'm having the same problem! I'll start my car and it will idle rough, then die. But it will stay started if I give it gas.
Could this be another main relay problem or my fuel pump or something else? I'm just looking for any suggestions! So please if you could...HELP! Thanks.
P.S. I 've also noticed that when it's idling rough, I hear rattling from under the hood, this is also heard when I turn the car off (when it does start and not die).
And yes, I have done and still do the horrible deed of driving with an empty tank.