What the F? Issue...in need of a tissue.

[CharlesAFerg]

Okay, pelase excuse my poem-style writing, I wrote this in instant messenger. I'm sure you will get the idea of what happened :-)
Thanks guys, any advice would be greatly appreciated!
-Charles


*cries*
I was on the freeway
going down a hill in D
probably 70 or so
check engine
and im like...hmmm
so i give it a little gas and i don't really notice anything cuz i have the radio on and i can't relaly go much faster without breaking some speed laws lol
so i didn't really think much of it besides be careful
then about 2 miles ahead
on a straight
check engine
and NO power
engine is on
all dash lights on
gas pedal does NOTHING
no revving
nothing
so I pull over in this busy-ass traffic from the fast lane in N
my car is idling like up down not really high, but just kinda fast repetitive sounds
anyways
gas does nothing
.....
and i turn it off
call the fam see if I can use the truck (midterm!!!)
start it up it runs fine
check engine light turns on again on the side of the road but i can rev it and it goes away
i get it home without a problem, but I never went above 45 the way back because i wasn't on the freeway
so what the heck could it be?
electrical or fuel pump?
and sometimes i get ignition to churn but before i even do that i turn on my dask lights (2 clicks) my tachoeter goes
and if its going it won't start until i get it to stop flipping out
then it starts but has a rough idle
im thinking they might be related now...
but ya il tell this all to my techie cuz you're probably not around
figured I'd let you know
im glad i pulled over when I did though

[632 Regal]

check all your grounds for corrosion, from the battery to the engine, engine to body etc. dont know where else to start.

[CharlesAFerg]

...Ick.

[Alexlind123]

Make sure your voltage is high enough too, from the alternator and battery.

[Gearhead]

Once all the basics are addressed (connections, proper voltage, etc) scan for trouble codes.