was driving home after work one day and sure enough ONE BLOCK AWAY FROM MY HOUSE I got sranded. It just died. Dead. Luckily, my neighbor and friend has an LWB and a tow strap.

After some basic diagnosing I came to the conclusion that I should replace the most likely culprits. It is one of the smallest and least expensive compents in the engine management system, and when faulty can leave you stranded in the middle of nowhere.

The "limp home mode" will not even work in this case. The LHM is a fail safe in the injection system designed to allow the car to run even if certain main components should fail.

What were these nasty little culprits? The Main relay and the Fuel Pump relay.They cost less than $40 each (cheaper than towing), and simply plug in like an extension cord. Be sure and get the correct ones for your car as there can be many types. Get a good brand from a reputable supplier, and always carry spares. Because next time you might not be a block away from the house.

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