94 Bravada Wont stay running
moll
01-18-2015, 11:06 AM
Okay, here it goes.
The problem started ONLY when I was on E or below. I would hit the breaks or make a turn and the engine would shut off and I would loose power steering. All electrical would work. I could put it back in park then it would start again right away.
Over the last 2 months the problem would get worse and worse. Not only dieing at stops on E but dieing at red lights and drive threws. NOW it doesn't matter how much gas is in the tank, it starts then the RPMS go to zero and dies. It will start if I keep my foot on the gas a little while I hit the break to shift into drive. I now have to drive with 2 feet always keeping a little gas going.
I've replaced Air filter, intake boot, Idle Air Control Valve, cap & rotor, filled the battery with water & charged fully, cleaned the EGR valve and the fuel pump was replaced by the previous owner. PLEASE HELP! This is my only transportation and I live in the middle of no where with no friends or family near by.
The problem started ONLY when I was on E or below. I would hit the breaks or make a turn and the engine would shut off and I would loose power steering. All electrical would work. I could put it back in park then it would start again right away.
Over the last 2 months the problem would get worse and worse. Not only dieing at stops on E but dieing at red lights and drive threws. NOW it doesn't matter how much gas is in the tank, it starts then the RPMS go to zero and dies. It will start if I keep my foot on the gas a little while I hit the break to shift into drive. I now have to drive with 2 feet always keeping a little gas going.
I've replaced Air filter, intake boot, Idle Air Control Valve, cap & rotor, filled the battery with water & charged fully, cleaned the EGR valve and the fuel pump was replaced by the previous owner. PLEASE HELP! This is my only transportation and I live in the middle of no where with no friends or family near by.
aleekat
01-18-2015, 02:30 PM
Okay, here it goes.
The problem started ONLY when I was on E or below. I would hit the breaks or make a turn and the engine would shut off and I would loose power steering. All electrical would work. I could put it back in park then it would start again right away.
Over the last 2 months the problem would get worse and worse. Not only dieing at stops on E but dieing at red lights and drive threws. NOW it doesn't matter how much gas is in the tank, it starts then the RPMS go to zero and dies. It will start if I keep my foot on the gas a little while I hit the break to shift into drive. I now have to drive with 2 feet always keeping a little gas going.
I've replaced Air filter, intake boot, Idle Air Control Valve, cap & rotor, filled the battery with water & charged fully, cleaned the EGR valve and the fuel pump was replaced by the previous owner. PLEASE HELP! This is my only transportation and I live in the middle of no where with no friends or family near by.
There is a short piece of fuel hose that connects the fuel pump to a hard line. When it splits/cracks, low on fuel sudden stopping, hard turns, hose is no longer submerged in gas, then sucks airs and stumbles/dies etc. Guessing now it is in real bad shape. You'll have to remove the complete assemble to replace the hose. Here's a picture of the assembly that shows the hose. http://www.autozone.com/external-engine/fuel-pump/delphi-fuel-pump/oldsmobile/bravada-awd/1994/6-cylinders-w-4-3l-cpi/342605_980017_4025/ Unless you have some type of access panel to the top of the tank, you'll have to drop the tank. Oh, Bravada is an Oldsmobile product. This thread may help. http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1051331&highlight=fuel+pump
The problem started ONLY when I was on E or below. I would hit the breaks or make a turn and the engine would shut off and I would loose power steering. All electrical would work. I could put it back in park then it would start again right away.
Over the last 2 months the problem would get worse and worse. Not only dieing at stops on E but dieing at red lights and drive threws. NOW it doesn't matter how much gas is in the tank, it starts then the RPMS go to zero and dies. It will start if I keep my foot on the gas a little while I hit the break to shift into drive. I now have to drive with 2 feet always keeping a little gas going.
I've replaced Air filter, intake boot, Idle Air Control Valve, cap & rotor, filled the battery with water & charged fully, cleaned the EGR valve and the fuel pump was replaced by the previous owner. PLEASE HELP! This is my only transportation and I live in the middle of no where with no friends or family near by.
There is a short piece of fuel hose that connects the fuel pump to a hard line. When it splits/cracks, low on fuel sudden stopping, hard turns, hose is no longer submerged in gas, then sucks airs and stumbles/dies etc. Guessing now it is in real bad shape. You'll have to remove the complete assemble to replace the hose. Here's a picture of the assembly that shows the hose. http://www.autozone.com/external-engine/fuel-pump/delphi-fuel-pump/oldsmobile/bravada-awd/1994/6-cylinders-w-4-3l-cpi/342605_980017_4025/ Unless you have some type of access panel to the top of the tank, you'll have to drop the tank. Oh, Bravada is an Oldsmobile product. This thread may help. http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1051331&highlight=fuel+pump
moll
01-18-2015, 05:04 PM
Thank you! That's the most educated answer I've heard so far. Do I need to replace that entire part or just the hose?
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