ironpaw Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Went for a drive this morning. After 5 minutes of driving I noticed that the temp gauge hasn't moved at all. Pulled up at a red light and the car stalls. Managed to start to car but took some hard cranking. Once started the temp gauge jumped right up to midpoint (or normal temp). I noticed that before stalling at the lights, I noticed the AFR were quite rich - around 12ish when usually they are 14-15 when I'm cruising. Is this indicative of a failing thermostat and hence the car was running in cold loop? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376888-random-stalling/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty nm35 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 It could be the water temp sensor, or a bad connection? I don't think water temp signal goes to your emanage so you can rule that out at least. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376888-random-stalling/#findComment-6010695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironpaw Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 hmm...well its the 1st time I've noticed this happen... WTF do I replace? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376888-random-stalling/#findComment-6010702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty nm35 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 It's probably a bad connection, but I have a few spare sensors if you want to try one. Try the plug on the sensor first, unplug and plug it back in. It's located behind the drivers side head. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376888-random-stalling/#findComment-6010739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinStag Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 something like this happened to me the other night, randomly stalled then very hard to start afterwards. still takes a while to kick over at every start, but seems to run ok while driving. I'll have a look tomorrow and try find anything loose Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376888-random-stalling/#findComment-6012231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironpaw Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) Well this happened again today. Engine was running rough and spluttering, and stalled on me as I crossed the Springvale station rail crossing Almost shat my pants as the bells started ringing...and I could see a Vline train on the horizon... cranked the engine for a good 6-7 seconds and it caught on...limped into the Caltex and filled up on E85 (initially thought I was out of fuel but the tank only managed to take 68L before stopping so I would've had another 10L left) started the engine again, temp gauge is dead. engine is going nuts, reving out to 3k rpm without me touching the pedal. Fun part was putting the car into gear from N to Drive when the engine is revving...scared the shit out of a few people at the servo... Switched it off again and turned the engine back on again - temp gauge responded and shot straight to the "normal" temp position. Car drove fine all the way back to work... Poor Scott - woke him up when I called him in a panic... Edited September 22, 2011 by ironpaw Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376888-random-stalling/#findComment-6027423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkevracer Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Did you try replacing the sensor with one of Scotty's spares? Or the thermostat? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376888-random-stalling/#findComment-6027517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunkist Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Do u guys reckon it could be something to do with the brake switch cable? This seems to only happen with u guys that don't have the switch Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376888-random-stalling/#findComment-6028242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironpaw Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Do u guys reckon it could be something to do with the brake switch cable? This seems to only happen with u guys that don't have the switch doubt it.... What exactly happens in limp mode? Surely it doesn't stall your car, make it run rough, or rev the engine out when idle??? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376888-random-stalling/#findComment-6028797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty nm35 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Its in cold start mode, the sensor sees -20 degrees or whatever and tries to compensate. Bring it around for a look mate. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376888-random-stalling/#findComment-6028880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunkist Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 doubt it.... What exactly happens in limp mode? Surely it doesn't stall your car, make it run rough, or rev the engine out when idle??? You'd have to ask Scott, guy that blew mine I cant be too sure as it wasn't me. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376888-random-stalling/#findComment-6029183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetwreck Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I hate Nissan for thus ecu......deadshits! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376888-random-stalling/#findComment-6030318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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