car died all of a sudden started back up later died again

200,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAWAYNE ROEHRICK
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All of the sudden it died, but started back up. Then later it died like key being turned off not like starving for gas. And would not start, hour later it started. only does this after engine is at regular running temperature. Then today the battery light started flashing while dying pulled over and killed ignition. But battery light kept flashing and speedometer kept jumping. under the hood i heard like a relay clicking but at a very fast pace probably five times a second. Would not start for thirty seconds. Started up and tried to get it home. Did it twice more before getting home. Got it home killed it and started. Right back up and idled fine. Killed it and tried to start it four hours later and wont start. Still wont start. When it would die i would turn on key and fuel pump would not come on, then wait a while turn on key and fuel pump would come on and car would start. Now fuel pump not coming on and no fire at end of plug wire. Last week i noticed i have not heard the fan coming on, so i ran a wire from radio fuse under hood to the fan motor wire and then ground wire to bolt on fire wall so fan comes on when key is on. And unplugged wire going to block.
Oct 10, 2016 at 7:33 PM
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HMAC300
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because of your description this would need to be physically looked at. check battery for condition including load test. also disconnect the wire for fan before taking it in for repair.
Oct 10, 2016 at 10:47 PM
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RENEE L
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Hi DAWAYN,

If you decide to check the condition of your battery yourself here is a link to helpful information from this site that features written instructions, pictures and a video explaining how to load test your battery yourself. If you need further assistance please come back to 2CarPros.com. We are always happy to help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-battery

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Renee
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Oct 12, 2016 at 7:39 AM
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