[928uk] Car broke in Belgium

Sat Sep 29 10:27:47 UTC 2018

I'm not aware of one on 928.
Smiffy

On Sat, 29 Sep 2018, 11:26 Adrian Langford via 928uk, <
928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:

> I’m fascinated to see if this is true - never heard of such a thing on
> 928, but always learning about these cars!
>
> On 29 Sep 2018, at 11:07, Jan-Willem Labeij <jwlabeij at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> There is an accident cut off switch to stop the engine in case of a big
> jolt, these always have a reset. Unfortunately I do not know the location
> but it should be in the engine bay.
>
> JeWe
>
>
> On 29 Sep 2018, at 10:57, Adrian Langford via 928uk <
> 928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:
>
> Or going for simpler possibilities - maybe the shock damaged one of the
> key relays - pump, LH or EZK in which case you can swap in horn relay to
> rest, or maybe carrying spare 53?
>
> Adrian
>
> On 29 Sep 2018, at 10:51, Adrian Langford via 928uk <
> 928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:
>
> That sounds a pain Mike - do you have breakdown/recovery cover if
> necessary?
>
> My thoughts turned to which connectors/components would stop
> fuel/ignition. Maybe shock fractured CPS coil?
>
> Adrian
>
>
>
> On 29 Sep 2018, at 10:34, Michael Parris <michaeljparris at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Currently stranded, ran over a pothole at 75 and engine stopped and won't
> restart, just turns over. Tried reseating a few electronic things.  Can't
> do much more on shoulder as dangerous. Waiting for cops to arrive.
> Mike
> 90s4 deaded
>
> On Fri, 28 Sep 2018, 19:32 Kevin Fearon via 928uk, <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi Paul,
>>
>> I have this bulb check problem with my S2, and haven't yet been able to
>> sort it out. Ignition on, check lights lit for under a second. I can hear a
>> click from a relay behind the centre console that coincides with the
>> warning lights going out even though the engine hasn't started. On my 1985
>> car there is a bank of four relays behind the radio and I can feel one of
>> them clicking synchronous with the check lights extinguishing. I haven't
>> had any alternator problems, and have changed the warning system module
>> with one from another car; problem remains.
>> I'm starting to think it is related to terminal 50 from the ignition
>> switch but haven't investigated further yet.
>> I've done an internet trawl for any relevant information and compiled it
>> into a work document. I'll dig it out and post it up.
>> Good luck, and let me know if you fix it? Thanks.
>>
>> Kindest regards,
>>
>> Kevin
>>
>>
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>> *From:* Paul via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
>> *To:* 928 List <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
>> *Sent:* Friday, 28 September 2018, 9:17
>> *Subject:* Re: [928uk] Emergency Alternator Question
>>
>> Hi
>>
>> Although the Alternator Failure hasn't returned I now have a new symptom
>> of something that has gone awry
>>
>> When switching on the ignition, the 'bulb check' only lasts for half a
>> second before the the dash changes to 'engine running' status, although it
>> hasn't been started
>>
>> This means I have flashing central warning lamp for low oil pressure
>>
>> This has never happened before, and definitely coincides with the
>> alternator failure yesterday
>>
>> It is unlikely that I am going to go out of my way to try to fix this,
>> but if it has a known cause then that would be very useful to know
>>
>> Paul
>> 87 S4 Manual
>>
>> On Thu, 27 Sep 2018 at 12:31, Simon <simon at acs-online.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>> Cool!!
>>
>> Driving is better than washing & polishing!. Never wash the car before
>> going on something critical like two days at the ring! As you know I have
>> turned up in my green one very dirty and just love driving it and
>> maintaining it but even though it is usually dirtier the rain it is still
>> admired!
>>
>> Before the 40th anniversary me last year I got someone to wash my black
>> GTS which is never ever let me down and I told him not to squirt too much
>> water over the windscreen and bonnet and guess what he did. And water got
>> in somewhere and I was up all night rectifying the problem and arrived late
>> at lunchtime.
>>
>> And on my green car I washed it in Devon which had very high water
>> pressure and the brains got wet and had to be sorted out. . All because of
>> washing. Grrr!!  Geoff Symonds very kindly lent me two of his.
>>
>> Have a great time! Be back with you next year Paul.
>>
>> Best
>> Simon
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On 27 Sep 2018, at 12:15, Paul <ukkid35 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> I agree with you - Leave Well Alone!
>>
>> Done several more laps without issue so I think Smiffy is right
>>
>> My mistake was putting the car through the car wash and then driving just
>> 100 yards before leaving it overnight
>>
>> Water must have pooled somewhere and then caused a soaking once the hard
>> cornering started
>>
>> On the second red flag now, but the weather is great so will be enjoying
>> the sun during the break
>>
>> Paul
>> 87 S4 Manual
>>
>>
>> On Thu, 27 Sep 2018 at 11:13, Simon <simon at acs-online.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>> PS. I have just re-read your email. If the alternator is working now I
>> would leave everything well alone and only do actions if it fails again.
>> Good luck and all the best,
>> Simon
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On 27 Sep 2018, at 11:09, Simon <simon at acs-online.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>> Oh no! Poor you, you don’t have much luck at the Ring do you mate?
>>
>> I have some thoughts.
>> 1. Why bother with the heated rear screen? Sometimes the relay sticks and
>> causes trouble so I would pull the relay.
>> 2. Go and buy a spare battery and a charger. I would’ve thought both
>> batteries would last you for the day even if the alternator is not chucking
>> power out. It may come on and off and charge from time to time. I expect
>> Darren would let you plug your other battery and charger in at Mission
>> control in the Ring Taxi office.
>> 3. Wiggle the alternator fuse and relay if they exist.
>> 4. Disconnect the battery and loosen off the jumpstart terminal and
>> wiggle/clean all the wires on it.
>> 5. I know this is emergency stuff and not good practice but you are in
>> that situation now. Try spraying some WD-40 into the alternator that might
>> just clean up the contacts on the brushes or something or even belt the
>> thing with a hammer & 1/2 inch drive extension bar and get a new one when
>> you get home. !
>> This is only what I would do in an emergency. But it is an emergency
>> because you have paid a lot of money and gone all the way out there and you
>> need to get the laps in mate!
>>
>> GGOD LUCK!!!!
>> Say hi to my favourite place on Earth. I LOVE the Ring and sorry not to
>> be there this time.
>>
>> All the best Paul & in haste as I am away, Best regards Simon
>>
>> PS if you need me to look up fuse really charts or anything like that
>> email me and I will try and help.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> > On 27 Sep 2018, at 08:30, Paul <ukkid35 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > Hi
>> >
>> > The alternator cut out half way through my first lap at the Ring
>> >
>> > I kept going and about 2 or 3 mins later it came back again, and has
>> been working for last 20 miles or so
>> >
>> > Symptoms were alternator light on, voltage gauge at min, tacho pegged
>> at 5k
>> >
>> > The car was fine first thing in the morning, and I switch on
>> everything: lights, rear defrost, front defrost etc
>> >
>> > But 20 mins later during the first lap the alternator fails
>> >
>> > I did put the car through a car wash last night, but the jump start
>> terminal does have the cover, and the multi-way plug was dry when I checked
>> it just now
>> >
>> > Belt tension is good, no sign of contamination, and no weird noises
>> >
>> > Any suggestions as to the cause?
>> >
>> > Any predictions about what might happen next?
>> >
>> > Thanks - Paul
>> > 87 S4 Manual
>> >
>>
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