Rough Idle, Engine cuts off while driving

Discussion in 'Technical' started by Joe, Nov 1, 2007.

  1. Joe

    Joe Capriciously Crude

    Hi guys,

    I've temporarily garaged my zed as she's behaving rather erratically since last week. I've had no real problems with her since purchase a few years ago.

    Last week I had to endure some pretty heavy rainfall, and quite often had to drive through some pretty nasty puddles.

    Since last weekend, I've noticed that the car idles very roughly with a cold start, and occasionally, equally as rough at the lights.

    What disturbs me the most is that the engine would occassionally shut off while driving. I can't reproduce the affect as it can happen at really unpredictable times (slowing down to a halt, downshifting, maintaining throttle through a turn, sitting at the lights..) I would then quickly start the car, and hope to hell that the steering lock would be released quickly enough so that I can avoid danger.

    The battery is in good nick (very recent yellowtop purchase,) so I don't know what's going on here :(
     
  2. K-zed

    K-zed Secret Squirrel

    Check all connectors. Water ingress may've exacerbated existing bad corroded/dirty connector problem(s), particularly on the AFM and CAS connectors which are prone to water ingress.
     
  3. rollin

    rollin First 9

    yeah as k-zed suggested, check all electrical connections, and wires. especially the ignition module,.
     

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