Diesel Carisma cutting out at 40 - 60 mph

gerrymadden1

In the past few days my 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma 1.9 DID has cut out completely while I've been driving, including twice while I was doing 100kph. 89k miles on the clock.

Until today, I'd just drift into the hard shoulder, turn the ignition & away I'd go again. Needless to say, when the engine stalled, I'd have no power steering and reduced braking power.

I didn't realise how dangerous the fault could be until today when I was pulling in to a garage on the right side when the car cut out. No steering or brakes. I was nearly killed!

Anyone got any idea what might be causing the fault??

Seth Brundle

It could be something like a cam sensor but people would just be guessing - you really need to get the fault diagnosed by a dealer or suitable independent

gerrymadden1

Sound advice... thanks for taking the time...

eth0_

WTF were you doing continuing to drive the car after it had happened once? :-O
That is extremely dangerous to yourself and other road users.

And then, instead of going to a mechanic, you ask on an internet message board what could be the problem? Unbelievable.

colm_mcm

this is the F9Q Renault engine if that's any help to anyone.

DublinWriter

OP - you're nutz to be even driving it. Get it towed to the nearest garage before you kill yourself or others.

Henry Ford III

eth0_ wrote: »

WTF were you doing continuing to drive the car after it had happened once? :-O
That is extremely dangerous to yourself and other road users.

And then, instead of going to a mechanic, you ask on an internet message board what could be the problem? Unbelievable.

Just to point out the power assisted steering and servo assistance on the brakes are lost when the engine cuts out, but it'll still steer and stop.

gerrymadden1

I've heard the advice... consider my behind well & truely kicked... :eek:

and yes, I've booked it in with my mechanic & arranged a replacement car...

I was just trying to find out if anyone might have an opinion on what the problem is!!! :rolleyes:

eth0_

Henry Ford III wrote: »

Just to point out the power assisted steering and servo assistance on the brakes are lost when the engine cuts out, but it'll still steer and stop.

Stop a lot slower than if the engine were on. Also you have to take into account the shock the driver will get which could cause an accident.

Either way it's dangerous and he shouldn't be driving it.

Henry Ford III

eth0_ wrote: »

Stop a lot slower than if the engine were on. Also you have to take into account the shock the driver will get which could cause an accident.

Either way it's dangerous and he shouldn't be driving it.

Agreed, & I told him just that

gerrymadden1

It turned out to be a disconnected hose that was drawing in air & affecting the mixture.

Good thing that I had an honest mechanic... he could have skinned me!