Car shuts off while driving
#1
Car shuts off while driving
So I have a 2005 rl. When driving sometimes my car shuts off but then starts back up. I usually get an indication its gonna happen because the radio will stop playing music. When it starts back up it has the message "check power steering system". And I would have to enter in the radio codes again. Anyone else experience this issue. I had it happen last summer a few times and its happening again, never occured during winter. Would it be a power steering problem or just electrical maybe a wire shorting out? Thanks.
#2
Instructor
So I have a 2005 rl. When driving sometimes my car shuts off but then starts back up. I usually get an indication its gonna happen because the radio will stop playing music. When it starts back up it has the message "check power steering system". And I would have to enter in the radio codes again. Anyone else experience this issue. I had it happen last summer a few times and its never occured during winter. Would it be a power steering problem or just electrical maybe a wire shorting out? Thanks.
#4
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i've had this issue and it was due to corroded power terminals
#5
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If you need a new battery, I'd recommend looking at a Redtop or Yellowtop. The Redtop is a regular starting battery on steroids compared to most other batteries. The Yellowtop is a deep-cycle battery also on steroids, and is primarily used in heavy car audio type scenarios. However, my previous car's yellowtop lasted more than 7 years... I put the same one in my RL and its still going strong 4 and a half years on!
Direct fit Redtop: https://www.optimabatteries.com/en-u...ing-battery/25
Tight fit Yellowtop: https://www.optimabatteries.com/en-u...-battery/d7525
I left off the battery cover since I installed the slightly larger-dimensioned Yellowtop D75/25, but I wanted deep cycle because reasons.
Direct fit Redtop: https://www.optimabatteries.com/en-u...ing-battery/25
Tight fit Yellowtop: https://www.optimabatteries.com/en-u...-battery/d7525
I left off the battery cover since I installed the slightly larger-dimensioned Yellowtop D75/25, but I wanted deep cycle because reasons.
#6
Whoop here it is...sounds similar https://acurazine.com/forums/second-...-shook-944028/
Last edited by 08KBP_VA; 08-03-2016 at 05:47 PM.
#7
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The ground (-) cable I read Spy saying before it corrodes quite fast on these cars. Costs ten bucks to change. It's on my list for the Fall work.
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#8
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If I said that, I don't remember. I do know the terminal contact can bend and become loose no matter how tight the bolt is. If this is the case, you can use a screw closest to the bolt, between the terminal and contact until the part can be replaced.
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