Dumb question...ran out of gas

[Kevin M]

Hey all, hoping you could help with my dumb@$$ mistake. Almost ran the T/A dry last night. It started to sputter and I shut it down so it wouldn't go all the way dry. I filled it from a portable container with 4 gallons. Now it won't start at all. Tried about a dozen times. Sometimes with the pedal down, sometimes with no pedal, and a couple of times with the key in "drive" for a bit before going to "start" (just to run the fuel pump). All of this didn't work. Any ideas before I have to tow it. Any info would help. Thanks, K

[rstinnett]

Couple of points...

It is never good to run yourself dry on gas. The fuel pump is cooled by the gas itself, so it is very possible you have fried your fuel pump -- this is the first thing I'd probably investigate.

Secondly, you probably pulled some air into your injectors. Now, I've seen cases where this wasn't a big deal; and I've seen cases where it meant time for new injectors.

The best bet I guess is to take it to a local shop and have them test the fuel pump and go from there.

Rob

[Kevin - Blown 95 TA]

I would pop the bellows loose and squirt some gas or starter fluid in the intake and see if it will fire. Other than that, you could put a gauge on the fuel rail and make sure there's pressure there and check for spark at one of the plugs.

[Mixedpuppy]

Yeah I agree with rstinnett,

I think you fried your Fuel pump, you'll have to probably get it replaced, hopefully your under warranty.

[Kevin M]

Thanks guys, I'll try to get some fuel in the intake. Assuming I don't toast myself and the car I'll either drive away happy or tow it to the dealer for a checkup. Thanks for the info, K