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patti2018
06-23-2010, 09:20 AM
my 1990 Corvette shut off while driving. After I re-started it, there was no power. We changed the fuel filter....and still no power....Please help!

2jakes
06-23-2010, 09:38 AM
I'd start with a fuel pressure test, checking for faulty fuel pump, as I said,"I'd start with".:thumbsup:

robs1988
06-23-2010, 08:02 PM
Could be an intermittent VATS problem.

Rick Conroy
06-24-2010, 09:57 AM
my 1990 Corvette shut off while driving. After I re-started it, there was no power. We changed the fuel filter....and still no power....Please help!

Yes, sounds like it may be starving for fuel.

toobroketoretire
06-24-2010, 10:18 AM
my 1990 Corvette shut off while driving. After I re-started it, there was no power. We changed the fuel filter....and still no power....Please help!


Check the fuel pressure first. It should be around 39-43 psi with the engine running. you very possibly have a bad fuel pump relay. After being in use for 20 years, the points in the relay are certainly burned. You can either sand the points with 600 grit wet-or-dry sandpaper or replace it. About $15 for a new one.

Nightmare88
06-25-2010, 07:19 AM
toobroke is right, I would just replace it though, only around $15.:thumbsup3:

witnesstheC4
06-26-2010, 06:53 AM
my 1990 Corvette shut off while driving. After I re-started it, there was no power. We changed the fuel filter....and still no power....Please help!

Hope you get it fixed!:thumbsup3: