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augimatic · 08-09-2004, 02:58 PM

I was messing around the other day, and got the car to go sideways. Well actually I do this a lot. But this time the car stalled. I had a really good slide and I was on E and then the car just stalled out. I think I know what is it but just to make sure I'm not missing anything I was wondering if you guys had any thougts. I'm pretty sure it's cause my tank was almost empty. But not sure.

stinky_180 · 08-09-2004, 03:10 PM

check your power steering fluid level. drifting on e, sounds fun

augimatic · 08-09-2004, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by stinky_180

check your power steering fluid level. drifting on e, sounds fun

Funny you should mention that cause I'm leaking PS fluid, found that out not to long ago. Why would that make the car stall.

RpSinner · 08-09-2004, 03:18 PM

fuel pump? one guy had a problem with this...whenever he would slide a certain way his car would stall because of a bad fuel pump

s0ldats · 08-09-2004, 04:17 PM

yessiree check FP. could be a totally different thing but this is what was happeneing on my friend's fc.

mikespeed95 · 08-09-2004, 04:43 PM

apparently s13 has a fuel slosh problem, when my car is near E it will lose power drifting. but some gas in the car shoudl solve your problem, mine does the same thing.

augimatic · 08-09-2004, 04:54 PM

well hasn't happened again but I have gas in the tank now so, oh well, maybe just a fluke.

citizen · 08-09-2004, 06:57 PM

momentum + low fuel = fuel pickup problems. physics, the more you know!

twitchy · 08-09-2004, 10:21 PM

dont go sideways?

INeedNewTires · 08-10-2004, 12:07 AM

mine does the same thing, its not the FP but rather the gas tank is dented to hell so the pump doesnt pick up the lowest part on the tank anymore, so when i get to E, im screwed

also when my gas light comes on, i have like maaaaby 1/5 gal.... not much time to fill up

knightrider · 08-10-2004, 12:13 AM

maybe you guys should make it a point to fill up at a 1/4 tank instead of when your cars start studdering from fuel starvation, it will be better for everything in the long run, running the pump dry will wear it out because the pump uses the gasoline to cool the motor, and also lubricate the bearings.

stinky_180 · 08-10-2004, 12:30 AM

procedure 10 - engine stalls when turning...

1. check fuel level
2. disconnect each injectory harness. is there a cylinder that doesn't make the idle drop?
-if so check fuel pressure (34 psi with fuel regulator connected, 43ps when not)
3. check injectors
4. check ignition spark.
5. check fuel pressure.
-----
check ecu pin terminals.
check ground circuit and power supply.
(rarely the cause but good to check anyway)

240Driver39 · 08-10-2004, 12:31 AM

yeah uh, keep gas in ur car, its that simple.

96twofourty · 08-10-2004, 07:46 PM

now what in the hell would any of this have to do with drifting?

Quote:

Originally Posted by stinky_180

procedure 10 - engine stalls when turning...

2. disconnect each injectory harness. is there a cylinder that doesn't make the idle drop?
-if so check fuel pressure (34 psi with fuel regulator connected, 43ps when not)
3. check injectors
4. check ignition spark.
5. check fuel pressure.
-----
check ecu pin terminals.
check ground circuit and power supply.
(rarely the cause but good to check anyway)

WhiteNissanS13 · 08-10-2004, 08:09 PM

you shouldna drift when your on drugs. jk

08-09-2004, 02:58 PM	#1
augimatic Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2004 Location: Torrance, CA Age: 51 Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Car is stalling when in a drift I was messing around the other day, and got the car to go sideways. Well actually I do this a lot. But this time the car stalled. I had a really good slide and I was on E and then the car just stalled out. I think I know what is it but just to make sure I'm not missing anything I was wondering if you guys had any thougts. I'm pretty sure it's cause my tank was almost empty. But not sure. __________________ Super Asians Need Love too Augie

08-09-2004, 03:10 PM	#2
stinky_180 Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pale Blue Dot Age: 40 Posts: 2,064 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	check your power steering fluid level. drifting on e, sounds fun __________________ SoCal RallyX Coverage and MTB Ride Reports WheelsDirty

08-09-2004, 04:43 PM	#6
mikespeed95 Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: USA Age: 41 Posts: 179 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	apparently s13 has a fuel slosh problem, when my car is near E it will lose power drifting. but some gas in the car shoudl solve your problem, mine does the same thing. __________________ i like drift racing

08-09-2004, 04:54 PM	#7
augimatic Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2004 Location: Torrance, CA Age: 51 Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well hasn't happened again but I have gas in the tank now so, oh well, maybe just a fluke. __________________ Super Asians Need Love too Augie

08-09-2004, 10:21 PM	#9
twitchy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,579 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	dont go sideways? __________________ Who the hell needs a sig anyhow

08-09-2004, 03:18 PM	#4
RpSinner Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SF bay area Posts: 277 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	fuel pump? one guy had a problem with this...whenever he would slide a certain way his car would stall because of a bad fuel pump

08-09-2004, 04:17 PM	#5
s0ldats Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2003 Location: so. cal Posts: 657 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yessiree check FP. could be a totally different thing but this is what was happeneing on my friend's fc.

08-09-2004, 06:57 PM	#8
citizen Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,240 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: citizen Feedback Score: 0 reviews	momentum + low fuel = fuel pickup problems. physics, the more you know!

08-10-2004, 12:07 AM	#10
INeedNewTires Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,527 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: INeedNewTires Feedback Score: 4 reviews	mine does the same thing, its not the FP but rather the gas tank is dented to hell so the pump doesnt pick up the lowest part on the tank anymore, so when i get to E, im screwed also when my gas light comes on, i have like maaaaby 1/5 gal.... not much time to fill up __________________

08-10-2004, 12:13 AM	#11
knightrider Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: san diego Age: 41 Posts: 618 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	maybe you guys should make it a point to fill up at a 1/4 tank instead of when your cars start studdering from fuel starvation, it will be better for everything in the long run, running the pump dry will wear it out because the pump uses the gasoline to cool the motor, and also lubricate the bearings. __________________ Drift_ Into A Mountain Jim Wolf Technology Stock CA18DET-SR T25-greddy FMIC-JWT SR Lightened FLywheel-300zxTTclutch-SR20DET JWT tuned Ecu

08-10-2004, 12:30 AM	#12
stinky_180 Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pale Blue Dot Age: 40 Posts: 2,064 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	procedure 10 - engine stalls when turning... 1. check fuel level 2. disconnect each injectory harness. is there a cylinder that doesn't make the idle drop? -if so check fuel pressure (34 psi with fuel regulator connected, 43ps when not) 3. check injectors 4. check ignition spark. 5. check fuel pressure. ----- check ecu pin terminals. check ground circuit and power supply. (rarely the cause but good to check anyway) __________________ SoCal RallyX Coverage and MTB Ride Reports WheelsDirty

08-10-2004, 12:31 AM	#13
240Driver39 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 40 Posts: 1,090 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: 240Driver39 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	yeah uh, keep gas in ur car, its that simple. __________________ 1990 240sx 5spd fastback

08-10-2004, 08:09 PM	#15
WhiteNissanS13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: san diego, ca Age: 39 Posts: 619 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you shouldna drift when your on drugs. jk __________________