I was driving like normal and was coming to a stop when all of a sudden it just died on me. No sputter no nothing just died. So far i think it could be bad fuel even though i had just filled up from my local Valero even though it isn't the one i usually go to. I also think it could be a bad fuel pump or filter and according to my local mechanic he thinks it could also be some hidden relay that is hidden inside the dash. ( i would like more information about that relay because i have never heard about this relay before.) If anyone's got advice on what top do it would be appreciated. She's a 1993 toyota pickup base model 2.4L RE. 4WD.

 

I've only had that happen once with my 22r. It was a bad igniter.

 

I doubt it was the gas, usually it would run like poo rather than just die. When you say dead do you mean power and everything? Does it turn over?

 

Any check engine codes? Even if the light isnt on, there may be codes stored. I would start there.

 

"A relay hidden inside the dash" (?) would be the COR (Circuit Opening Relay). It does control the fuel pump. Here's everything you need to know about that:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...-quits-312747/
As noted, a problem with the VAF-COR circuit is the easiest thing on your whole truck to check. I don't think your problem lies in that direction, but it's so easy to check you should do that first.

Water in the fuel can absolutely cause a sudden shutdown, at least in certain cases. Water is heavier than gasoline, so it will pool in the bottom of the tank. You may be able to start and move with the fuel in line, but once the pump gets a slug of pure water into the injectors the engine will stop. This, too, is easy to check. Replace your fuel return line with a piece of 6mm-1/4" vinyl to a suitable container. Run the fuel pump with the jumper. Water won't mix with gasoline so you'll see big transparent blobs in your container.

 

Had similar issue years back with the V6. Driving along at approx 45mph and then just died. Ended up being the ignition coil.