[redwolf]

hey, hopefully someone can help. Got an 05 Magnum RT with 39,xxx miles. Went to the store today, and on the way home, it cut out at around 30mph. Coasted to a stop and it wouldn't crank. Had it towed home, it will now crank, but idles for 15-20 seconds, then revs a few grand and cuts off. I checked it with my code reader, it isn't throwing any codes. When it cuts off, the oil light comes on, but I checked the oil level and its fine. The engine does have a slight tick when it's running, but it's had that since we bought it about 4 months ago, it hasn't suddenly gotten worse, and I've heard that's normal for these cars. If anybody has any ideas before I tow it to the dealer (we payed to have the powertrain warranty transferred) that would be great.

Thanks

 

[fireman2118]

Wow, that's strange. I've got an '05 magnum with 42,000 miles. I had an issue with a fuse once. It was loose because I used it as a source for a power tap. Once I removed the power tap, the fuse wouldn't seat correctly. Every now and then my car would quit on me or not start at all. If you've done any mods under the hood, I'd start there and check your work. Make sure you didn't knock anything loose. (wires and such) As for the ticking, that's the fuel injectors.

 

[fnkychkn]

i'd be checking battery connections and the B+ cowl pass-through above the passenger's feet.

 

[redwolf]

Thanks for the quick replies. I did some searching after I posted, saw a lot about stalling after filling up with gas and realized I filled up with gas while out. So I went back out, cranked it, reved it for a little bit, then it drove around the block just fine. I do have another question regarding that though. I don't know if the TSB regarding the fuel tank/purge valve has been done since we're new owners of the car, but how much of that is not too bad to do yourself, i.e. replacing the purge valve. (I'm fairly capable, replaced fuel pump in taurus, rebuilt transmission in my grand national) I'll probably try driving it for a while first and not topping off when I get gas. If anybody has anymore input, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

 

[fnkychkn]

i thought you said it wouldn't crank???
the fuel control valve issue will not prevent it from cranking, just make it stall and difficult to restart.
was this a no crank or crank but no start situation?

 

[redwolf]

It wouldn't restart, did turn over though, right when it stalled, but there was a truck literally right behind me who towed me home. Once I got here, it would start but cut off after 15-20 seconds. Did that 2 or 3 times before I made my original post. Sorry about the miswording.

 

[fnkychkn]

no preblem. just busting your [email protected]

the fuel control valve is probably leaking raw fuel into the evaporative emissions system. when the PCM actuates the EVAP purge solenoid, all this extra fuel is ingested into the intake manifold and causes an extremely rich mixture. unfortunately, the fuel control valve is only serviced as part of the fuel tank. hopefully your warranty will cover it. in the meantime, avoid filling the tank.

btw, welcome to LXforums.

 

[redwolf]

ok. Thanks for all your help fnky. Glad there's someone as knowledgeable as you around here.

 

[fireman2118]

ok. Thanks for all your help fnky. Glad there's someone as knowledgeable as you around here.

I'll second that! Super Chicken to the rescue!