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Discussion in 'Boxers/TR/M' started by Testarossabear, Sep 1, 2022.

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  1. Testarossabear

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    #1 Testarossabear, Sep 1, 2022
    Took the TR for a little drive with my wife. Everything was great, and I got her up to perfect temps. Strictly backroad driving no highways.

    All of a sudden motor cut off and I lost power. Luckily I was able to safely pull over

    tried to get her back on but there was no cranking. After making a call to my mechanic then making a call to a tow service, a few minutes went by and I tried to crank her again and I was able to get her on. Seemed like she was ready to shut off again at idle but I kept rpm up and just drove home.

    she’s going in for belt service later this month. Last engine out was about 6 years ago and only 2k miles ago. I’ve put 800 miles on her so far with practically zero issues. New battery and new tires.

    any feedback would b appreciated
     
  2. turbo-joe

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    #2 turbo-joe, Sep 1, 2022
    a member here since around 1 month and not filling out the profile and not introducing yourself. but asking for help :(

    at what rpm the engine cut off? so at idle or during driving with for example 2500 rpm?


    the lights in the dashboard has been on? there has been a "click" at the starter and only no cranking or not even a click?

    I would say the main battery switch has contact problems when getting warm
     
  3. Testarossabear

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    #3 Testarossabear, Sep 1, 2022
    Updated profile!

    Thank you for your feedback. Originally the motor cut off while driving I would say at around 2500 rpm.

    when I tried to get her back on the first time, there was no click and no attempt at cranking. After a few minutes, she cranked and started up.

    i don’t remember seeing lights on the dashboard. Maybe the battery light? Definitely not a bunch of lights. Maybe I should tighten battery connectors more?
     
  4. turbo-joe

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    #4 turbo-joe, Sep 1, 2022
    G R E A T
    thank you
    what about tellin a little what you are doing? this boxer/TR/M thread I think is a thread with very high technical information and so it will be good if we know about your technical konwledge. it makes no sense to explain a technical newcomer how to fix a differential or tell an expert about fuel-air ratio


    good idea ! ! !


    so as if the battery would be empty?
    contact problems when getting warm I suggest

    how long you have been driving until the engine cut off? so 10 minutes? 30 minutes?
     
  5. Testarossabear

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    #5 Testarossabear, Sep 1, 2022
    In this case it was about 20-30 minutes. I’ve taken her on longer hauls before. Weird. Convinced my mechanic to get her in tomorrow for her service
     
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    #6 turbo-joe, Sep 1, 2022
    then please keep us up to date if your mechanic will find some. thank you
     

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