Hi, The car in question is a 96 lincoln towncar. When I turn on the ignition, it starts, but dies as soon as I let go of the gas pedal. However, after I called AAA, the guy held the gas pedal down for a couple of minutes, and it then worked - at least long enough for me to drive it to a garage. The garage I took it to says it is the fuel pump and the entire sending unit. They quote $350 for a used part, not including labor. But now they also told me there is an electrical short in the car and it might have caused it. Two questions:
- Does it sound like the right cause?
- If it is the fuel pump and sending unit, do you think I could get those two items for less money than they quote by buying online? If so, where? Thanks a lot - I don't understand much in cars so would be grateful for any advice. Paul