I just ran out of gas and pushed my car to the pump, put ...
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Customer
289 days ago
Ok thanks
Mechanic01
289 days ago
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are you sure it ran out of gas and didnt die from low power or something else?
Customer
289 days ago
just got off work and was on empty, planned to stop talking on the phone to my daughter I forgot, acted exactly like it was running out of gas, coasted into the station but had to push it to the pumpCould it make a difference if I filled the tank instead of just putting a few gallons in? But it won't even try to turn over
Mechanic01
289 days ago
so when you turn key on now nothing turns on? and no filling it is a good idea
Customer
289 days ago
OK I will try that, correct the engine makes no sound at all, but all my lights n gauges come on
Mechanic01
289 days ago
it may have blown a fuse, check all the fuses as well
Customer
289 days ago
OK, I'm looking at the fuses, how do I tell if one is blown? Other than pulling it out
Mechanic01
289 days ago
you would need a test light or volt meter, if you dont have one you would need to pull them one by one
Customer
289 days ago
OK, and if one is blown it would be Obvious ?
Mechanic01
289 days ago
yes the strip will be broken in the middle
Customer
289 days ago
OK I'll try, hoping I don't just do more damage. Is it logical that that would keep it from trying to start?
Mechanic01
289 days ago
yes that would cause a no start for sure
Customer
289 days ago
OK thank you, \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* so just running out of gas wouldn't have destroyed something bigger? Like [fuel injector](/topics-fuel-injector-dodge/) or whatever?
Mechanic01
289 days ago
not a injector but it would burn up a fuel pump so that could be a issue too.
Customer
289 days ago
Oh man
Mechanic01
289 days ago
yes
Customer
289 days ago
It's the fuel pump would it not even try to start
Mechanic01
289 days ago
thats not good news
Customer
289 days ago
I also cannot get the vehicle out of park
Mechanic01
289 days ago
it sounds like something electrical shut down somewhere, this thing will need to be electrically troubleshot to pinpoint where the issues are.
Customer
289 days ago
Yeah, the [brake](/topics-brake-dodge/) feels really funny too
Mechanic01
289 days ago
it almost sounds like your battery is low
Customer
289 days ago
Just really hoping it's not the fuel pump! Well thanks for everything I finally have a ride home, will get it towed tomorrow
Mechanic01
289 days ago
Sure thing, if you have more questions tomorrow just let me know
Customer
289 days ago
OK sure thanks again
Mechanic01
289 days ago
your very welcome
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