Hello everyone,

I just recently purchase my 2005 Z w/ 60k a week ago. I love the car and everything but it died out on me while I was driving last night. I tried to do a "push start" but it wouldn't start (it sounds like it wants to start). When I start it, it just shutter like it wants to start but somethings preventing it. All my lights and power work. Can you guys help me out..this is my only car. Thanks in advance.

 

got gas?

what did it do right before it died off?

 

yeah it had gas. The car was driving fine. When I made a right turn it just shut off on me. I think it's more of a sensor/electrical problem. Any sensors that would do something like that. Thanks

 

hm... really can be a number of things man. is yours an auto or manual? also when you try to start it, can you hear a clicking sound from your starter or anything? does the engine actually spin but not fire up?

 

It's a manual, starter will spin but won't fire up. I really wanted to enjoy my car for the weekend since it's going to be nice but I guess i'll have to wait.
Things like this is just really frustrating. Thanks againg for the response.

 

well, fuel injectors, maybe sparkplugs, i mean does it feel like its about to start then dies, or does it spin but no sparks at all?

 

did you put petrol or diesel when filling it up?

 

Has anyone filled your car up recently besides you?

 

I was the only one that filled it up. I put 91 octance gas. The engine will spin but no spark to get it started. I wanted to get some ideas so that when I get home from work I can check whatever you guys mentioned.

 

I'm not sure but it seems like there was a TSB issued years ago for fuel pumps shutting off prematurally. Could possibly be that maybe.

 

CEL on the dash?

 

Could it be a bad alternator? Same exact thing happened to me several years ago and it turned out to be the alternator.

 

No CEL, I will check the alternator to see if it's bad. I'll will look around the engine bay to see if there are any loose/corroded wires/sensors. Thanks again

 

Check ur fuses. It happened to last year my reverse lightr fuse blew and my engine wont start. It is located under the battery. Good luck.