My fiance's car has been displaying a strange problem. It started when she would hit a bump in the road. The coolant and check engine lights would come one. Then it morphed into all the warning lights and the radio would die. Now last night, all she did was make a right turn, and the car completely shut off. Here's what I'm thinking.
Could something be messed up with the fluid in the battery? As in she takes a turn and all the fluid goes to one side of the battery? Or is it possible that the car is for some reason sensing low/no oil and shutting the car down to avoid damaging the engine?
The car is a 1999 Sunfire GT, automatic with the 2.4L DOHC engine. Thanks!
2007-09-05 16:51:38 · 4 answers · asked by minitransam 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Sounds like bad wiring to me.
Improperly connected grounding wires can cause the symptoms similar to what you are seeing, or wiring that has become exposed. Wiring is fine when car is in one position, but wire moves when you go over bumps or around turns that causes it to short or become disconnected from ground.
I would check engine compartment and look for any wires that aren't connected.
Was there work done on the car prior to this occurring?
2007-09-05 17:07:25 · answer #1 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would believe you have a problem with your vehicles computer or wiring harness. The cells in a battery are supposed to be isolated and the fluid should not vary during side to side movement. You need to have an automotive electrician look at this. Look over it yourself first, under the hood and even under the vehicle. but if it's not obvious don't attempt to do it yourself you may cause irreperable damage.
2007-09-09 15:25:08 · answer #2 · answered by haydensdaddytobe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you're blown your head gasket - this is suprisingly common after overheating. The coolant sounds like it's leaking into the cylinders, causing it to run rough and wet the plugs and then pushing the vapour through the exhaust pipe.
2016-04-03 05:52:50 · answer #3 · answered by Heather 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a grounding problem, i would bet the turning thing is related b/c gm cars have screw-in side mounted terminals which can get stripped easily or get loose...
2007-09-05 17:13:04 · answer #4 · answered by gagan13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋