Bought an immaculate '04 Sante Fe with 84K miles.
Then I learned why they sold it. Runs nice and smooth until..choke, cough.... jerk...the fuel cuts off and engine stalls out. Can be on the highway, a blvd, or a stop light. I have to restart it on the fly, it may take 4-5 times, but it eventually returns to normal operation, until the next episode. Auto repair shop has run all the battery of tests, checked fuel line, replaced fuel sensors, and other work.
Each time back, it runs well for a while, but then chokes out on me again. Frustrating.
Does this problem ring a bell with anyone? I submit this question hoping someone else has run up against this very issue.
I like the car, I just can't keep pumping money into it.
Appreciate any thoughts/ideas. If you're a TX mechanic, l'm happy to bring it to you.
Happy Holidays All,
TexaKen
Are you certain it's the fuel cutting off and not an ignition problem? Have battery and alternator been load tested?
Given that it's 19 years old, electrical problems would not be a surprise. When this happens is power interrupted to the fuel pump? It could be an intermittent problem with an old relay or wiring turning the pump off. It could be the pump itself for that matter. (You didn't say if the pump or filter were replaced.)
Scotty no longer lives in Texas, he is in Tennessee and regularly travels to Rhode Island.
You need to find a much better mechanic. I agree with @chucktobias, this sounds like an electrical system supply issue.
Auto repair shop has run all the battery of tests, checked fuel line, replaced fuel sensors, and other work.
please describe each test, each replaced parts, etc. in detail.
Can't really help you without those details.
