First true mechanical (I believe) breakdown, just past 4000 miles. Driving this evening and heard a bit of a clunk behind me and noticed that the accelerator no longer initiated any acceleration. Red oil light indicator came on. In the rush to get into the right lane safely so I could get off the road without getting hit, some of this is a blur. But I believe the engine was still running at idle when I came to a stop. I shut off the engine, but seem to believe it was, again, still running at idle at that point. Tried ignition and it would turn over but not start. Tried inertia switch, no avail. Drive belt is fine, fuses are fine. Then I noticed that when I would turn the key, I no longer heard that distinct sound from behind me.
Fuel pump? That’s my current most-likely hypothesis. The fuse for the pump is OK, and the wiring at the pump itself is intact. Spark plug wires are all connected. Drive belt is fine and no leaking fluids. Just a bit surprised it was still idling, but maybe it was just coughing. Will call dealer tomorrow.
