One for MarinaBrian..........

Number 6 · 10th March 2016, 12:46

I had a strange happening today I was driving along at about 65/70 mph when it started to rain so I switched my headlamps on....as soon as I did the engine died.....switched the lights off but the the engine did not start up again.I rolled to a stop and all the gauges ie temp and fuel were not showing anything.I switched off waited and restarted the car,every thing worked as it should.

Got home and with the engine still running I turned the lights on and all was OK so do you have any idea's???Brian or any one please

2Diesels · 10th March 2016, 12:50

Sounds like a bad connection, I'd check the battery leads & the connections to the underbonnet fuse box to start with

mh007 · 10th March 2016, 16:27

I would say the battery's on its way out.
A good recharge & test will tell all (or just replace if it's been on there for many years).
I'd also check the alternator output while I was at it.

Number 6 · 10th March 2016, 17:19

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Originally Posted by mh007

I would say the battery's on its way out.
A good recharge & test will tell all (or just replace if it's been on there for many years).
I'd also check the alternator output while I was at it.

Brand new battery six weeks ago........Alternator out put is A OK

It only happened when I turned the lights on it was just like you had switched the car off.switched the lights off and initially would not start, after about 30 seconds it started fine and drove normally.I then, while stationary raised the revs and turned the lights on and off and all was ok

Greeners · 10th March 2016, 19:04

The battery clamps are a tapered fit, slacken the bolt and gently tap down before tightening

It may be a faulty battery

mh007 · 10th March 2016, 19:49

In that case, check the battery connection as Greeners has said otherwise, I'd be taking the battery back !

murphyv310 · 10th March 2016, 19:54

Hi.
Possibly the LSM was wet. Turning on the lights may have upset the K-Bus and the car died, I'd not expect the engine to die while running if the alternator was charging OK turning the lights on.

Number 6 · 10th March 2016, 20:17

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Originally Posted by murphyv310

Hi.
Possibly the LSM was wet. Turning on the lights may have upset the K-Bus and the car died, I'd not expect the engine to die while running if the alternator was charging OK turning the lights on.

Ok forgot to mention it is the second time it has happened The first time when I turned the lights off again the car/engine continued to run.This is in the space of two days.

murphyv310 · 11th March 2016, 00:35

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Originally Posted by Number 6

Ok forgot to mention it is the second time it has happened The first time when I turned the lights off again the car/engine continued to run.This is in the space of two days.

LSM I would say.

Astraeus · 11th March 2016, 15:09

Hi mate

Check the light switch as a matter of urgency. If the unit behind the switch is at fault or wet they have been known to go on fire. Check it thoroughly.

If changing they need coding to car as they store the mileage as well as ecu/instrument panel

Chris

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murphyv310 This is my second home Hyundai i10 998cc Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 6,602 Thanks: 2,088 Thanked 2,298 Times in 1,349 Posts	Hi. Possibly the LSM was wet. Turning on the lights may have upset the K-Bus and the car died, I'd not expect the engine to die while running if the alternator was charging OK turning the lights on. __________________ Cheers from Trevor MM0KJJ

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Astraeus Regional Secretary North Scotland MG ZS Exclusive 1.0T Auto 2022 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tayport Posts: 5,754 Thanks: 1,676 Thanked 1,855 Times in 1,058 Posts	Warning! Hi mate Check the light switch as a matter of urgency. If the unit behind the switch is at fault or wet they have been known to go on fire. Check it thoroughly. If changing they need coding to car as they store the mileage as well as ecu/instrument panel Chris

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10th March 2016, 12:50	#2
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	Sounds like a bad connection, I'd check the battery leads & the connections to the underbonnet fuse box to start with

10th March 2016, 16:27	#3
mh007 This is my second home MG ZT260 SE, MG ZT190+, MG ZTT 160, R75 Conn SE 2.0, R75 Conn SE 2.5 X 3, R75 Club SE 1.8, P5B Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Keynsham, Bristol Posts: 4,211 Thanks: 65 Thanked 635 Times in 499 Posts	I would say the battery's on its way out. A good recharge & test will tell all (or just replace if it's been on there for many years). I'd also check the alternator output while I was at it.

10th March 2016, 19:49	#6
mh007 This is my second home MG ZT260 SE, MG ZT190+, MG ZTT 160, R75 Conn SE 2.0, R75 Conn SE 2.5 X 3, R75 Club SE 1.8, P5B Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Keynsham, Bristol Posts: 4,211 Thanks: 65 Thanked 635 Times in 499 Posts	In that case, check the battery connection as Greeners has said otherwise, I'd be taking the battery back !