What would happen If.....
#1
What would happen If.....
Just curious, but what would it look/feel/act/sound like if the ECU just blew out, or burned up, or just plain quit while driving on the road? I am trying to figure out what is wrong with my car, and it appears to be electrical, but not even my mechanic is quite sure what is going on. I just ordered a Vag Com and some diagnostic software, but until they arrive I am kind of flying blind. Thanks.
#5
The only thing that happened prior to this that might resemble the problem is thatthe idle dipped lower and lower while stopped at a red light or elsewhere to the point that the motor just shut off, or stalled. When it went off while driving at over 40mph, that was the first time and now wont turn back at all. Nothing mechanical engages, some lights on the dash light up and the windows work, but no horn or engine. I dont see how it could be starter related due to this happening while I was driving. Thanks again.
#8
Spin the engine by hand. Does it move?
I've seen fried ECMs do anything from annoying things like turn on the fan and kill the battery over night to randomly shut off. Look in the cowl below the windshield.
Another possibility is a bad ignition switch, bad starter circuit wire, or even a whacked out immobiliser.
I've seen fried ECMs do anything from annoying things like turn on the fan and kill the battery over night to randomly shut off. Look in the cowl below the windshield.
Another possibility is a bad ignition switch, bad starter circuit wire, or even a whacked out immobiliser.
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