Car died and now won't start, like it's not getting gas. has 1/4 tank of fuel

Asked by jamesjean Sep 09, 2012 at 11:16 AM about the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer ES

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Engine turns over but does not start, died as I was turning into market.  Acts as if not getting fuel, when I turn the key on I can hear a click,click, click..., .... from the fuel pump i believe.

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Rubie answered 12 years ago

sounds like you need a new starter.

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Daniel answered 12 years ago

how is it the starter if its turning over lol and same thing with the battery i its turning it over its good ... sounds like the fuel pump is bad ,, or maybe the fuel pump relay is bad ... check to see if your gettng fuel ...

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Chieftain_3111 answered 7 years ago

I'm on my second fuel pump relay in the last year (same symptoms)...wondering why it's failed again.

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GuruTS5TM answered 6 years ago

Havn't checked relay?I think that if I filled tank it would start,It has been full for 3yrs then I ran it down to a 4th tank won't start.

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