# Update on diagnosis **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [September 14, 2019, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-diagnosis/148764 "2019-09-14T20:57:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![davidsandoval93\_157397](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/258eb7/32.png) [@davidsandoval93\_157397](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidsandoval93_157397)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2019, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-diagnosis/148764/1 "2019-09-14T20:57:46Z")
Okay so car lost power while driving. Sparks plugs work.Got a new full pump read online it could be the reason for not starting up again. I was then told about spraying starting fluid into the filter to see if it’s a fuel issue Tried it didn’t work. thenTurns out my battery was dead got a new one and put starting fluid into the air filter component and it turned on. it started For about 3 seconds and then turns off but loses power. The lights are on but can’t drive so I turn it off. I was told it’s a sign of a fuel issue so what next to check? I want to at least get the car on to drive it to a mechanic ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-diagnosis/148764/2 "2019-09-14T21:06:39Z")
Most people are going to have no clue in regard to this “update”. Instead of creating a **new** thread, you should append this new information to your **existing** thread regarding this problem: > [@Need advice on diagnosis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-on-diagnosis/148704): > > So I have a Nissan Altima 2005 2.5L automatic that lost power, while driving the gas pedal didn’t send gas to the car eventually stopped and turned off. It would not start. I got it towed to my house took a look at the cabin filter and engine filter and it was disgusting changed it and the car powered on. I decided to do other maintenance on it. I changed the ignition coils along with spark plugs and fuel pump. After everything was installed, the car wouldn’t start. Check battery checked altern… ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-diagnosis/148764/3 "2019-09-14T21:15:10Z")
@cdaquila Carolyn , could you move this to the original thread . ---
**Author:** ![cdaquila](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cdaquila/32/18089_2.png) [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2019, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-diagnosis/148764/4 "2019-09-14T21:39:48Z")
Split this topic on September 14, 2019, 9:39pm UTC A post was merged into an existing topic: [Need advice on diagnosis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-on-diagnosis/148704) ---
**Author:** ![cdaquila](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cdaquila/32/18089_2.png) [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2019, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-diagnosis/148764/5 "2019-09-14T21:40:14Z")
Closed on September 14, 2019, 9:40pm UTC