pengoau
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I'm chasing a random problem where the engine will die, you could be driving or idling at the lights and the problem will happen. The problem doesn't happen all the time, the car can drive good from Brisbane to Gold Coast, but then constantly breakdown when driving down to the post office. Then if you do the same thing the next day it might do the exact opposite! When the problem occurs I will lose power steering and (power) brakes (ie they become "hard"). Also you won't always be able to instantly start up the engine, sometimes I have to wait awhile and then try again.
So far I've replaced the following and the problem persists:
Ignition Module
All coils
Spark Plugs
Fuel filter
Air filter
Oil filter
Fuel pump
What is there left to replace that could be the cause of this problem?
Should I replace the Crank Angle Sensor next? Would an ECU cause this problem?
Whenever I take it back to the mechanic he checks the computer as faults are being logged but he never says anything to me when I pick up the car. So i'm guessing by the time I give him the car the faults clear?
Looking at other threads it looks like the crank angle sensor would be the next thing to replace.
Cheers for any advice given.
I'm chasing a random problem where the engine will die, you could be driving or idling at the lights and the problem will happen. The problem doesn't happen all the time, the car can drive good from Brisbane to Gold Coast, but then constantly breakdown when driving down to the post office. Then if you do the same thing the next day it might do the exact opposite! When the problem occurs I will lose power steering and (power) brakes (ie they become "hard"). Also you won't always be able to instantly start up the engine, sometimes I have to wait awhile and then try again.
So far I've replaced the following and the problem persists:
Ignition Module
All coils
Spark Plugs
Fuel filter
Air filter
Oil filter
Fuel pump
What is there left to replace that could be the cause of this problem?
Should I replace the Crank Angle Sensor next? Would an ECU cause this problem?
Whenever I take it back to the mechanic he checks the computer as faults are being logged but he never says anything to me when I pick up the car. So i'm guessing by the time I give him the car the faults clear?
Looking at other threads it looks like the crank angle sensor would be the next thing to replace.
Cheers for any advice given.
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