Car is dead. Not a good day...

calibrax · 11th January 2011, 09:47

Car died today on the A2... was cruising along at 70mph, then suddenly car wouldn't accelerate - then the oil light flickered a bit followed by engine cut out. Managed to coast onto the hard shoulder. Wouldn't restart.

AA turned up after just 30 mins, and asked me to turn it over, which I did. I couldn't hear the engine (noisy road) but he said it sounds like something is broken, and it's not a quick fix. His comment on the form is "Engine U/S"

Had it towed to Apple MG in Meopham and it's with them now, hopefully they will figure out the problem today. I have the AA Breakdown Repair Cover so the first £500 of any repair is covered... I'm hoping it's just a pump or something, but worst case scenario I guess would be new engine required...

Jules · 11th January 2011, 09:53

Sorry to hear that Steve
What's the mileage out of interest?
Keep us posted.

calibrax · 11th January 2011, 09:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

Sorry to hear that Steve
What's the mileage out of interest?
Keep us posted.

Mileage is just over 96k.

About two minutes before it happened, I did notice a momentary hesitation with the throttle as I overtook someone... so I'm thinking possibly fuel pump.

2Diesels · 11th January 2011, 10:31

Could be anything but 2 questions
1 How much fuel in the tank?
2 What's it been starting like lately
make that 3
3 Has it got a Synergy?

If it was low on fuel ie 1/4 or under then it might be a pump

If it's recently churned on a bit before starting then it might be injector leakback (similar symptoms when mine went)

If it has a synergy then disconnect & put back to standard as they can emphasise faults due to the nature of the way they work

Just a couple of suggestions

pab · 11th January 2011, 11:09

Sorry to read this,hope it is a easy to diagnose the problem.starvation of fuel is a common problem,fuel pumps etc

e668ecp · 11th January 2011, 11:13

Mine did that and it was the under bonnet pump. Got MG Rover one from Jules. Perfect since!

calibrax · 11th January 2011, 12:03

Filled up with fuel a few days ago, still got 3/4 of a tank. Car has been starting absolutely fine, immediately on first turn of the key. I do have a Synergy connected, but it's switched off.

FLYER · 11th January 2011, 12:33

loss of crank sensor signal would cause ecu to cut the engine , it,s a possibility and should be checked along with fuel supply.

David3807 · 11th January 2011, 12:58

Symptoms remind me of old posts about original fit MAF sensors getting a bit worn and then road spray finishing them off. And the A2 has plenty of spray.

mark_bonsai · 11th January 2011, 14:43

Sounds like mine when the high pressure pump failed. Hope yours is something simpler.

11th January 2011, 09:47	#1
calibrax Posted a thing or two BMW 4 Series Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 1,975 Thanks: 29 Thanked 37 Times in 28 Posts	Car is dead. Not a good day... Car died today on the A2... was cruising along at 70mph, then suddenly car wouldn't accelerate - then the oil light flickered a bit followed by engine cut out. Managed to coast onto the hard shoulder. Wouldn't restart. AA turned up after just 30 mins, and asked me to turn it over, which I did. I couldn't hear the engine (noisy road) but he said it sounds like something is broken, and it's not a quick fix. His comment on the form is "Engine U/S" Had it towed to Apple MG in Meopham and it's with them now, hopefully they will figure out the problem today. I have the AA Breakdown Repair Cover so the first £500 of any repair is covered... I'm hoping it's just a pump or something, but worst case scenario I guess would be new engine required... __________________ Steve 2004 MG ZT+ CDTi 160 (sadly now gone!) 2015 BMW 435d GranCoupe XDrive

11th January 2011, 09:53	#2
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Sorry to hear that Steve What's the mileage out of interest? Keep us posted. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

11th January 2011, 12:03	#7
calibrax Posted a thing or two BMW 4 Series Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 1,975 Thanks: 29 Thanked 37 Times in 28 Posts	Filled up with fuel a few days ago, still got 3/4 of a tank. Car has been starting absolutely fine, immediately on first turn of the key. I do have a Synergy connected, but it's switched off. __________________ Steve 2004 MG ZT+ CDTi 160 (sadly now gone!) 2015 BMW 435d GranCoupe XDrive

11th January 2011, 14:43	#10
mark_bonsai I really should get out more....... Rover 75 CDT Saloon Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lancaster Posts: 2,219 Thanks: 24 Thanked 39 Times in 39 Posts	Sounds like mine when the high pressure pump failed. Hope yours is something simpler. __________________ Re-mapped. EGR bypass. De-catted. 18" Apex's. ZT190 brakes & suspension. Xenon projectors. Powerfold bullets. Electric rear sun blind. Auto dipping rear view mirror. Wood and leather steering wheel. Wood handbrake handle. Full leather sports seats. Harman Kardon speakers & sub. Navall 2 double din through 500w Kenwood amp. Fully chromed front grill.

11th January 2011, 10:31	#4
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	Could be anything but 2 questions 1 How much fuel in the tank? 2 What's it been starting like lately make that 3 3 Has it got a Synergy? If it was low on fuel ie 1/4 or under then it might be a pump If it's recently churned on a bit before starting then it might be injector leakback (similar symptoms when mine went) If it has a synergy then disconnect & put back to standard as they can emphasise faults due to the nature of the way they work Just a couple of suggestions

11th January 2011, 11:09	#5
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	Sorry to read this,hope it is a easy to diagnose the problem.starvation of fuel is a common problem,fuel pumps etc

11th January 2011, 11:13	#6
e668ecp I really should get out more....... Range Rover Evoque and ZT V8 SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2,232 Thanks: 20 Thanked 37 Times in 34 Posts	Mine did that and it was the under bonnet pump. Got MG Rover one from Jules. Perfect since!

11th January 2011, 12:33	#8
FLYER Banned rover75 cdti AUTO TOURER 160 bhp. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Glasgow Posts: 35,346 Thanks: 2,985 Thanked 3,685 Times in 2,463 Posts	loss of crank sensor signal would cause ecu to cut the engine , it,s a possibility and should be checked along with fuel supply.

11th January 2011, 12:58	#9
David3807 Posted a thing or two 2002 R75 Conn SE 2.5l Auto Tourer, 2001 R75 Conn SE 2.5 Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gravesend Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Symptoms remind me of old posts about original fit MAF sensors getting a bit worn and then road spray finishing them off. And the A2 has plenty of spray.