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[ToM 2012]

hi my engine cut out 2 times this morning first time it happend was on the way to himley on a coldish morning driving along and then suddently cuts out. done the same this morning but twice when i come to stop some times it didnt do it. i try to restart it and it just keeps spinning over? its 2 steps forward one step back with this mini! lol any help would appreciate it thanks tom 

[ToM 2012]

also would like to mention it is going on the rolling road for a tune up would this help it? 

[Guess-Works.com]

Check leads to the coil for 'dodgy' or dry connections.

[ToM 2012]

Check leads to the coil for 'dodgy' or dry connections.

its all new and its an electronic ignition that has been fitted? and when you say dry? do i need to put something on them? i would of thought dry connections would be better? 

[Carlsmini]

How was the engine sounding before it cut out? was it really chugging and struggling or was it very sudden ?

Edited by Carlsmini, 23 May 2013 - 05:18 PM.

[ToM 2012]

i took it for a big drive sunday and it drove lovelly no issues at all but it was nice and hot sunday this as happend when it cold on the morning twice? 

[ToM 2012]

How was the engine sounding before it cut out? was it really chugging and struggling or was it very sudden ?

just suddently cut out no noises at all. would to much oil in the engine do this? i think i am over the max. 

[Guess-Works.com]

A dry electrical connection is one which is corroded... for an engine to just stop, I would say most of the time it'll be electrical. Does not matter if you have electronic ignition or not, if the 12v feed on the coil comes off, your engine stops, full stop.

 

When the engine stops, does the battery ( ignition ) light come on ?

[Carlsmini]

 

How was the engine sounding before it cut out? was it really chugging and struggling or was it very sudden ?

just suddently cut out no noises at all. would to much oil in the engine do this? i think i am over the max. 

 

I wouldn't think it would cause the engine to suddenly cut out. Overfilling the oil can hurt an engine and more likely in smaller engines. Its my understanding that overfilling oil can cover part of the crankshaft and as it spins, it whips air into the oil itself. Oil with a lot of air bubbles can air lock the oil pump and damage the engine.

 

Check the oil level and drain some if necessary to avoid any further problems with your engine.

[ToM 2012]

A dry electrical connection is one which is corroded... for an engine to just stop, I would say most of the time it'll be electrical. Does not matter if you have electronic ignition or not, if the 12v feed on the coil comes off, your engine stops, full stop.

 

When the engine stops, does the battery ( ignition ) light come on ?

yes i get the light come on its the one that comes on when you start it up and goes of when you rev it? 

[Carlsmini]

My engine cut out a last month but the reason was found to be water in distributor and vacuum hose snapped. However, before my engine cut out, the car was really struggling to turn over so its odd that yours suddenly went without warning.

 

Edit: It does sound more like an electrical problem. Battery possibly? Sorry I'm not much help.

Edited by Carlsmini, 23 May 2013 - 05:30 PM.

[ToM 2012]

 

 

How was the engine sounding before it cut out? was it really chugging and struggling or was it very sudden ?

just suddently cut out no noises at all. would to much oil in the engine do this? i think i am over the max. 

 

I wouldn't think it would cause the engine to suddenly cut out. Overfilling the oil can hurt an engine and more likely in smaller engines. Its my understanding that overfilling oil can cover part of the crankshaft and as it spins, it whips air into the oil itself. Oil with a lot of air bubbles can air lock the oil pump and damage the engine.

 

Check the oil level and drain some if necessary to avoid any further problems with your engine.

 

i think its only over about half inch? but when the engine running it drives lovelly. i will get some out. all my connections are clean and new. but its funny how it only done it a couple of times and not all the time when i stop. 

[ToM 2012]

My engine cut out a last month but the reason was found to be water in distributor and vacuum hose snapped. However, before my engine cut out, the car was really struggling to turn over so its odd that yours suddenly went without warning.

 

Edit: It does sound more like an electrical problem. Battery possibly? Sorry I'm not much help.

battery brand new only fitted it couple of days ago as my alternator wasnt charging the battery but i have changed the alternator and i am getting readings of 14 volts going back in the battery? so thats got to be ok? ino on my engine i dont have a pipe coming from the airfilter to this round tube that sits on the right side on back of the engine it blows air out of it when wngine is running sorry can not think of the name of it. but would that make much difference?

[ToM 2012]

any thoughts?? 

[Carlsmini]

I'm lost. Sorry. My best advice is take it to a garage who does engine servicing and see what they say :)