I'm driving across some rough railroad tracks and the engine quits! I slip it into neutral, turn the key and it fires up just fine. No recurrence. I'm thinking some loose elctrical, but could use some other opinions on what might have happened.
I'm driving across some rough railroad tracks and the engine quits! I slip it into neutral, turn the key and it fires up just fine. No recurrence. I'm thinking some loose elctrical, but could use some other opinions on what might have happened.
Sactown
Check your wiring harness on both sides of the engine. near the top rear of the valve covers. There are sharp edges on the engine and on the firewall that can cut through the harness.
Boy, are YOU lucky it started right up!! I shudder to think!.....Originally Posted by Sactown
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Sactown
Yes, it was a Charmin moment. Country road, no shoulder, a bunch of cars behind me. It took me a few moments to realize what happened.Originally Posted by MM03MOK
Sactown
In the first 2000 miles or so of owning the car, mine stalled out about 3-4 times for no reason.
Havent had a problem since.
Could be the floats in the carb, oh wait you don't have carbs, you guys are carb free.
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Well, I was taking it in this morning to get it checked out and it died 3 more times. Had to get it towed the rest of the way. I'll keep you posted.
Sactown
Loose ground wire was the culprit. Glad it is a simple fix. Back in the car tomorrow AM. The dealer spotted me a loaner which I am thankful for, but this Vovlo sure makes me want the MM back in a big way.
Sactown
Sactown - did they identify which ground wire? Just curious.
I don't have the paperwork yet, hopefully it will say. I'll let you know what I find out.Originally Posted by valleyman
Sactown
The paperwork says the loose ground was at ground 101, whatever that is. I didn't have time to get the full tour, I was just glad to have my ride back.Originally Posted by valleyman
Sactown
G101 is a big one... located at the driver's side rear of the engine bay, in the rear corner, by the brake master cylinder. It's the ground for PCM, MAF, ignition, ABS control module, etc. everything but the kitchen sink.
It looks like it's that harness that I'm very near and dear to, if y'all remember my adventures from last May...
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