Car stalled on a busy I-210 (1 Viewer)

[M1VOOD2O]

Drove for 336miles from SJ to LA over the weekend and 3miles from my destination with bumper to bumper traffic on highway I-210 the car stalled. I panic, but luckly car restarted after turning the ignition on again. What could be the problem? I thinking my fuel pump is failing?

 

[trdcorolla]

From what I read it looks like 06/07 100's have a smaller/different fuel pump than prior models and it seems those seem to have more problems than the 98-05 100's. If you add some details (model/year) to your signature, it'll help others help you (searching the forum can yield a lot of info already).

 

[M1VOOD2O]

Car is LC100 1999 model with 215k miles.

 

[marcuslx470]

following.

 

[suprarx7nut]

First step for me is to check codes. Do you have an OBD2 scanner? If not, and you have Android, buy this: https://amzn.to/375itCT

 

[OEMGUY0720]

Basics:

-check MAF and clean it
-check air filter for excessive dirt
-check intake and clean with carb cleaner
-check spark plugs and coils

 

[trdcorolla]

Have the battery and alternator checked too.

 

[chrisratz]

I had something similar happen years ago. On the way to work truck died, I restarted and it fired right back up. I cleaned the battery cable connections and battery terminals and it didn't happen again.

 

[M1VOOD2O]

I had something similar happen years ago. On the way to work truck died, I restarted and it fired right back up. I cleaned the battery cable connections and battery terminals and it didn't happen again.

I thought might be battery too. It has a tag 9/16 on the battery. So on our way back home I replaced the battery.

 

[M1VOOD2O]

First step for me is to check codes. Do you have an OBD2 scanner? If not, and you have Android, buy this: https://amzn.to/375itCT

Yes I have an OBD2 scanner. I just need to find where I placed it.

 

[M1VOOD2O]

Basics:

-check MAF and clean it
-check air filter for excessive dirt
-check intake and clean with carb cleaner
-check spark plugs and coils

I'll work on these items this weekend. I might also change the fuel filter and pump.

 

[OEMGUY0720]

I'll work on these items this weekend. I might also change the fuel filter and pump.

Yup the fuel filter and fuel pump are your last possible points of culprit.

Before the engine stalled was your a/c ON? If it was ON did the cold air change to not-so-biting type of cold? Reason for me asking is it could be related to your AC going to high pressure (possible fan or a/c cooling issue) since you mentioned you were stuck in traffic when this happened.

 

[M1VOOD2O]

Yes ac was on. Didn't notice anything unusual on the ac. Problem didn't come back and we where able to drive another 300+ miles back home with no problem.

 

[chenbowen]

I have similar problem last year. The car lost power on high way for a few times. Turn out the problem is my main fuse box. I have had red security light flashing symptoms. I ordered EFI relay bypass kit here solved my problem.