Engine cut out while driving normally

[Swearwolf]

So yano my new 306 playing up lol ive kinda fixed it but need confirmation. can a sudden low oil pressure cause the engine to cut out ? i found that this "pipe" was like this, and since putting it back has been fine.... lol

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[Catzsy]

Looks like it's odd on that was the problem but could be lot of things really. Did you top it up with oil? Cut outs can be caused by a blockage in the fuel pipe, dirty fuel, problem with the ECU if you have one. I am sure somebody else will come along and suggest others. I would do a few more miles in it and see what happens or pop it to a mechanic.

[danzooo]

It's the moon and back miles its done! :P

but nah keep it how it is, if it happens again then take it back, I'm sure low oil pressure would play some part in the engine cutting out. It was probably that pipe hanging off that caused the low oil pressure in the first place.

[Swearwolf]

seems to be fine now lmao. gonna get it serviced when i get more money :P i've taped it back up and seems ok ty guys

[myke]

Just asked my dad about if an engine would, because i was intrigued and he said yes because it would suck in too much air ...

[Swearwolf]

awesome that confirms what i thought :D my repair job should work then thx :)

[Catzsy]

seems to be fine now lmao. gonna get it serviced when i get more money :P i've taped it back up and seems ok ty guys

That is a good idea and breakdown . I am with Autonational rescue and they are pretty cheap. Saves a lot of worry.

[Swearwolf]

I thought that'd fix the problem... nope. cut out twice on my last journey.

[Catzsy]

I thought that'd fix the problem... nope. cut out twice on my last journey.

Have you got any warranty? You probably need to get it to the garage and get a krypton/diagnostic check. If there is a electronic management system then it could be a software fault. Mine just cut out one day and it was a software fault in the ECU. They downloaded the software and fixed it. Cost £35. Have you asked the person you bought it from?

[Swearwolf]

looks like ima have to. erm, i have asked him. hes a friend of my dad so i know hes legit, he never really drove the car it was just sat around for most the time and he never experienced it. gonna have to take it in tomorrow :P

[Catzsy]

looks like ima have to. erm, i have asked him. hes a friend of my dad so i know hes legit, he never really drove the car it was just sat around for most the time and he never experienced it. gonna have to take it in tomorrow :P

In that case if it has been standing a long time - it could be dirty fuel or even the spark plugs. Best to have someone have a look. :)

[Swearwolf]

im thinking dirty fuel or fuel filter or pump, gonna check most tomorrowwwwwwwwwwww

[Metric1]

Have you checked your vacuum lines? I've had a loose vacuum line in the Accord that triggered some error codes. I also had an O2 sensor go in it as well and that made the car sluggish and extremely hard on fuel.

[Black_Apalachi]

Mine cut out in the Mersey tunnel once - scariest thing that's ever happened to me. That was something to do with the fan belt needing adjusting I think.

[Metric1]

Mine cut out in the Mersey tunnel once - scariest thing that's ever happened to me. That was something to do with the fan belt needing adjusting I think.

could have been your serpentine belt. My old Accord would squeel when I would start it and the A/C would do weird things to the lights. It got to the point where the car would lose power and feel like the electrics were gunna go :(

[Black_Apalachi]

could have been your serpentine belt. My old Accord would squeel when I would start it and the A/C would do weird things to the lights. It got to the point where the car would lose power and feel like the electrics were gunna go :(

When you're going along at about 60 or 70 and you suddenly notice the speedo dropping and then realise it's cut out, it's such a sickening feeling! :P

[Metric1]

No, when you're ordering food at the wendy's drive-thru at lunch time and your car cuts out.. not so cool!

[Swearwolf]

Haven't had this properly repaired yet, but have noticed I was when it cut out and I restarted this morning, my fuel was on almost zero, then after starting again its gone up to almost a quarter? Is this normal....

[Cruel-Misery]

Sounds like you have alot of miss fortune with you car swearwolf... i personally dont drive but ive spent quite alot of time in cars lol shame these problems didnt show up in the test drive, maybe then the pervious owner would have either dropped the price or paid for repairs eh

[Black_Apalachi]

Haven't had this properly repaired yet, but have noticed I was when it cut out and I restarted this morning, my fuel was on almost zero, then after starting again its gone up to almost a quarter? Is this normal....

Lmao mine always did that too.... I'd be going down the motorway staring at fuel gauge in despair lol. While it seemed unreliable, I think it behaved when it was near empty so you knew to fill it up.

[Cruel-Misery]

Lmao mine always did that too.... I'd be going down the motorway staring at fuel gauge in despair lol. While it seemed unreliable, I think it behaved when it was near empty so you knew to fill it up.

did you ever find a solution or a way to fix it?

[Black_Apalachi]

did you ever find a solution or a way to fix it?

No I just put up with it and I don't have the car any more, sorry.

[Swearwolf]

raging, the cam belts loose as hell and has no tensioner :@ or case!!! :(

[Cruel-Misery]

was it like that when you purchased it cause if so demand your money back then kick the hell out of the guy for good measure

[Swearwolf]

im getting it fixed for free dan

[Catzsy]

im getting it fixed for free dan


Excellent news! Is the previous owner going to pay because the previous advice could land you in prison. :P

[Swearwolf]

nope, can't get hold of him :/ on the other hand my black death trap clio (that the guy who sold me is currently fixing or giving me my 300quid back) is getting it done for me and taking the costs off of what he owes me, which is as good as free to me :)

[Catzsy]

nope, can't get hold of him :/ on the other hand my black death trap clio (that the guy who sold me is currently fixing or giving me my 300quid back) is getting it done for me and taking the costs off of what he owes me, which is as good as free to me :)

Well at least that is something. :)

[Cruel-Misery]

Excellent news! Is the previous owner going to pay because the previous advice could land you in prison. :P

hey not if you know how to do it properly... ;)

[Swearwolf]

quick update; decided to replace air filter, took old one out and low and behold it was smothered in oil.. so i've since replaced that. a lot less cut outs now, only 2 on a 10 mile test run. i've then temporarily taped up some loose air intake areas (i'll get fixed properly soon) and taped that disconnected pipe back better, only 1 cut out at the end of a 30 mile round trip... thought i'd fixed it ;) but im pretty sure thats the problem found. when i get the pipe re-sealed as air tight and not just taped i'm sure it'll be fine :D

[Catzsy]

quick update; decided to replace air filter, took old one out and low and behold it was smothered in oil.. so i've since replaced that. a lot less cut outs now, only 2 on a 10 mile test run. i've then temporarily taped up some loose air intake areas (i'll get fixed properly soon) and taped that disconnected pipe back better, only 1 cut out at the end of a 30 mile round trip... thought i'd fixed it ;) but im pretty sure thats the problem found. when i get the pipe re-sealed as air tight and not just taped i'm sure it'll be fine :D


Hopefully you have solved the problem then :D

[danzooo]

Did you not take the 306 for a test drive when you bought it?!

[Swearwolf]

Hopefully you have solved the problem then :D

hope so, shes in getting power steering belt & alternator belt, and fuel filter. ;)


Did you not take the 306 for a test drive when you bought it?!

i certainly did, a 3 mile trip, up a 60 road the lot. ran a charm.

[danzooo]

i certainly did, a 3 mile trip, up a 60 road the lot. ran a charm.



Typical that all this happens after you've bought it eh, with no sign of it about to happen on the test run either!
How much for new bits?

[Swearwolf]

erm tensioners for power steerin belt are about 56 quid, belt is 13 quid, 13 quid for alt belt and ermm 10 for fuel filter? im paying nothing tho as my mechanic owes me 300quid

[Swearwolf]

basically. still having the problem despite: replacing coil and ignition pack, air filter, fuel filter, pas belt, eugh

[DJ-Ains.T]

thats wierd... and have you had it serviced?

[Swearwolf]

nah just doing it bit by bit myself lol oil change/filter tomorrow...

[Swearwolf]

sorry for double posting lol this car is epic. lambda sensor (oxygen sensor) broke so took it out and the exhaust manifold basically fell apart LOL. i almost cried. its being replaced as i type, hoping it will sort my issues

[Catzsy]

Well I hope so! You have had a lot of challenges with this car!

[Swearwolf]

haha . nope. still same problem

[Catzsy]

Phew - looks like you may have bought a lemon there :(

[Robbie]

If you havin' car problems I feel bad for you son, you got 99 problems but a clutch ain't one.

God I'm hillarious.

[Swearwolf]

just thought id say ive fixed it. lmao

[Robbie]

what was prob

[Catzsy]

just thought id say ive fixed it. lmao

Well I have to say you are very persistent and that's a very good job done! :D

[Swearwolf]

ta, turns out it was the MAP sensor

[Swearwolf]

...or not, gonna scrap the car

[GommeInc]

...or not, gonna scrap the car
Has it just died again?

Are you certain you've not just bought an ECO car? :P

[Swearwolf]

yer it started dying again til i dismanted the entire inlet manifold (or what i could) and cleaned it out, not completely gone the revs drop to 400 sometimes then climb

[Swearwolf]

*whistles to self* still same problem.........................

[danzooo]

*whistles to self* still same problem.........................


Think it's time to give up the ghost and make a wee trip to Kwik-Fit!

[Swearwolf]

the thing is, i've been to most garages and mechanics around here, spendin a fortune, and im still getting nowhere :) kwik fit included

[Colin-Roberts]

checked the compression on it?

[Swearwolf]

kinda bored now... trying to sell it....

[danzooo]

kinda bored now... trying to sell it....


Already?! What have you got in mind now?

[Swearwolf]

whatcha mean already? i've been trying to fix the same problem every day for the last 2 months, since i bought the heap. erm, maybe another 306 but d turbo or hdi... maybe a newer corsa though

[danzooo]

Only had it a couple of months! Can absolutely nowhere find out what's wrong with it?

I thought you'd be put off 306's now! Newer Corsa would be good.

[Swearwolf]

would be if i could afford it :P and no. 4 mechanics/garages, all lost, god knows

[Metric1]

take it to the dealer. i get all my work done at honda because my warranty is through them and they know how to fix stuff!

[danzooo]

take it to the dealer. i get all my work done at honda because my warranty is through them and they know how to fix stuff!


His warranty will have ran out by now, and as a result, Peugeot dealer would charge him an arm and a leg. Probably a head aswell.