Versatile 1st Gear August 2, 2013 Share August 2, 2013 (edited) Ok, it happens to me this morning at CTE expressway. Was cruising at around 80km/hr and suddenly engine got switched off and all warning light's starts to pop (engine check light, steering lock etc). I did not start to re-crank as the car is still moving and i worried if i re-crank it might damage the engine. funny thing was it automatically "resume" my engine after 3-6sec without re-crank. Anyone encountered before? I'm considered lucky as the the engine did not switch off at a bend... I'm pretty worried and concern now as i still have night appointments later.. Edited August 2, 2013 by Versatile ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic August 2, 2013 Share August 2, 2013 Ok, it happens to me this morning at CTE expressway. Was cruising at around 80km/hr and suddenly engine got switched off and all warning light's starts to pop (engine check light, steering lock etc). I did not start to re-crank as the car is still moving and i worried if i re-crank it might damage the engine. funny thing was it automatically "resume" my engine after 3-6sec without re-crank. Anyone encountered before? I'm considered lucky as the the engine did not switch off at a bend... I'm pretty worried and concern now as i still have night appointments later.. Suzuki Swift? Think someone posted before that the engine auto off due to key & immobilizer contact thingy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile 1st Gear August 2, 2013 Author Share August 2, 2013 (edited) Suzuki Swift? Think someone posted before that the engine auto off due to key & immobilizer contact thingy. Yes. Swift sport. Thanks for the heads up. Do you have the exact article about this issue? I tried searching for it but no valid. Same in swift club forums. Edited August 2, 2013 by Versatile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic August 2, 2013 Share August 2, 2013 Suddenly engine got switched off while driving?! So scary and dangerous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile 1st Gear August 2, 2013 Author Share August 2, 2013 (edited) Suddenly engine got switched off while driving?! So scary and dangerous. Yes bro, Unfortunately it did happens. Fortunate thing was the brake still working and switched off at a straight road instead of a bend. Some friends said could be piggyback problem (yes i have piggback) and that few sec switched off could be stock ECU taking over from piggback but that doesn't make sense because it does not explain how the engine automatically switched on back after few sec without a re crank. Edited August 2, 2013 by Versatile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuelsaver Supercharged August 2, 2013 Share August 2, 2013 just curious - could it be freeplay between immobilizer module in key n ignition switch side? last time tried to replicate my rsz orig key to flip type but when tried cannot detect causing engine to start n stop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swish Neutral Newbie August 2, 2013 Share August 2, 2013 Bro did tuning to cams timing also? Improper tuning of cams will have the problem. Experienced on my car previously. Not a SSS though. Your gears are engage when engine stalled? If yes, the turning of your wheels will start the again again. Theory is the same as you push start your car when no battery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jansonchua 2nd Gear August 2, 2013 Share August 2, 2013 Ok, it happens to me this morning at CTE expressway. Was cruising at around 80km/hr and suddenly engine got switched off and all warning light's starts to pop (engine check light, steering lock etc). I did not start to re-crank as the car is still moving and i worried if i re-crank it might damage the engine. funny thing was it automatically "resume" my engine after 3-6sec without re-crank. Anyone encountered before? I'm considered lucky as the the engine did not switch off at a bend... I'm pretty worried and concern now as i still have night appointments later.. Better send the car to WS while it still can move. Seems dangerous to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER-3682 Twincharged August 2, 2013 Share August 2, 2013 Maybe can try this method,go to a empty road,try 'shaking' the key,see will cause the engine switch off or not.?If the engine switch off,it comfirm the key or ignition switch got problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celicar Turbocharged August 2, 2013 Share August 2, 2013 Suddenly engine got switched off while driving?! So scary and dangerous. Yah man, engine brake can kick in quite quickly and cause a drastic slowdown right? The car behind if cannot slow down in time will be hong gan liaoz. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6789city Neutral Newbie August 2, 2013 Share August 2, 2013 don play with your own life! better get it checked by your tuner or get some specialist to diagnose the problem! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raytham Neutral Newbie August 2, 2013 Share August 2, 2013 Ok, it happens to me this morning at CTE expressway. Was cruising at around 80km/hr and suddenly engine got switched off and all warning light's starts to pop (engine check light, steering lock etc). I did not start to re-crank as the car is still moving and i worried if i re-crank it might damage the engine. funny thing was it automatically "resume" my engine after 3-6sec without re-crank. Anyone encountered before? I'm considered lucky as the the engine did not switch off at a bend... I'm pretty worried and concern now as i still have night appointments later.. Happened to me before due to piggyback instsllation. Engine just shut off while driving, even steering is locked. Better remove yr piggyback to reconfirm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siewss 1st Gear August 3, 2013 Share August 3, 2013 Sounds like your alternator. Better get it checked and changed once confirmed. It's dangerous because it can fail at any point in time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camrysfa Turbocharged August 3, 2013 Share August 3, 2013 u have a piggyback ecu; the ignition got problem; the piggyback is prime suspect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeobh 4th Gear August 3, 2013 Share August 3, 2013 Your car ignition system electrical supply was cut out, no spark so no combustion result no power. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caravan 5th Gear August 3, 2013 Share August 3, 2013 Engine off, no power steering, brakes last for at most a few pumps, sudden slowdown without brake lights... You are a road hazard! Recalled a woman was killed when her VW went into limp mode and sudden slowdown, the truck behind mowed into her. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeobh 4th Gear August 3, 2013 Share August 3, 2013 (edited) I suggest TS have a look at his rid spark plugs, chances you may have use a wrong heat range plugs. Over heated plugs can cause spark failure. Edited August 3, 2013 by Yeobh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericongy 3rd Gear August 3, 2013 Share August 3, 2013 Yah man, engine brake can kick in quite quickly and cause a drastic slowdown right? The car behind if cannot slow down in time will be hong gan liaoz. If behind is a speeding tua loli den really hong gan. Previously read abt VW suddenly lost of acceleration and driver got killed by a truck behind it. Happened in Australia iirc.. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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