total shut down while driving
#1
total shut down while driving
today i had my car out on the highway and it just died on me. i noticed my speedo goin a lil crazy and then it just shut down. so i pulled over and it wouldn't run unless i held the key forward. so after letting it sit for a couple minutes it started and ran enough to get me home. they battery gauge is/was in the red marks. what caused this to happen? is it the alternator? the battery? although the batter isn't but a couple years old. let me know what you guys think.
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#2
Re: total shut down while driving
Those are almost identical symptoms I had when my opti went out. If the alternator fails your electrical systems will drain power from the battery till there isnt anymore, then it will die.
#4
Re: total shut down while driving
well i changed out the alternator and it still does the same thing. it fires then when i release the key to the "on" position it just dies again. the car won't remain running unless the key is all the way forward. what could this be? i checked the battery and made sure things were tight. the negative side bolt/connector was stripped so i got it as tight as possible w/ out strippin it to much. let me know what you guys think.
Thanks
Andrew
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Andrew
#7
Re: total shut down while driving
Originally Posted by turbo_Z
Maybe the ignition switch broke?
#8
Re: total shut down while driving
i talked w/ a friend of mine who is a mechanic and thats what he said it was too. the dash lights don't come on when the key is in the on position. but what would explain the low battery? i guess it don't matter now when i replaced the alternator. the battery checked out to be ok so that's not it. i have the switch. does anyone know how long it takes to replace it?
Thanks
Andrew
Thanks
Andrew
#9
Re: total shut down while driving
I knew it was ignition switch when I read the thread title. Mine did the same thing, speedo would go crazy, car would shut off for no reason, I would have to have the key turned in the "on" position to keep the car running......
Anyways, its an easy fix. it will take you about 2 hours to do, maybe less.
Anyways, its an easy fix. it will take you about 2 hours to do, maybe less.
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