Car won't start or stay running
Okay, so I have been working on this for nearly a
month now, and after today, I'm really at the worst
kind of loss as to proceeding. I bought this car, I
knew it had problems, but it was relatively cheap
and I needed immediate transportation. I've
replaced (at the suggestion of family, friends, and
different mechanics) the fuel filter, battery, and fuel
pump. I had the alternator checked at two
locations, tested good. When I turn the key, the car
shakes and other than the usual cranking sound, it
also makes this short- high pitched screech.
Sometimes it starts, when it does, it doesnt stay
over 1000 rpm for long, and the engine dies. It was
driving when I bought it, of course, but after a few
days it started stalling out in traffic. I've had it
running on and off since, but each time someone
tells me it HAS to be something, and I replace it,
the problem gets worse or stays the same. I'm
willing to provide any additional information
needed. I will try to record what the car sounds like
when I try to start it tomorrow afternoon, as its
raining outside atm.
