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Intermittent power issues

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01 Nov 2025 20:52 #262558 by Lambert
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If we're firing up the parts cannon at it has it had a replacement immobiliser receiver loop so that the chip in the key is being read correctly and repeatedly

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02 Nov 2025 03:00 #262561 by fordem
Replied by fordem on topic Intermittent power issues

Before when I said total loss of power I meant whilst driving the car cut out as if it had stalled but lost all power, lights, dials, etc. This happened a couple of times seemingly randomly. After the power returned but the car would only crank and not start.

At this point it is not clear to me whether you lose ALL power or not.

IF you DO lose ALL power, then the power supply is what needs to be investigated.

ALL power means NOTHING works, NO lights (headlights, sidelights, NO crank, NOTHING works - if that is not what is happening then you need to take a step back and determine what works and what doesn't.

The car wiring can essentially be divided into two groups of circuits, those which should have power at all times, and those which should only have power when the ignition is switched on.

If you lose ALL power, meaning neither of those two groups work, then there is a very small area to be investigated.

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02 Nov 2025 10:05 - 02 Nov 2025 10:07 #262566 by Motacilla
Replied by Motacilla on topic Intermittent power issues

 I have changed the ECU, ignition switch, control assy and a control module which sits next to the control assy? I was going to change them back to original and do some voltage and continuity tests.

Yes.  It would be best to put everything back as it was, and and just go stepwise through the basic electrical system.  Look again at the first two responses to your original post.

It is an intermittent problem.  That means that simply putting a tester on a point to check for voltage, resistance, etc is probably not going to help -- since the problem may not be there at that moment.  It could be that the issue is created by movement -- "exiting a roundabout" -- or something else. 

One first test, after everything is back the way it was: turn the key to the ignition position, without starting the engine, so that the electrics are on.  Then try wobbling things: the key, the lines from the battery, any major electrical item under the bonnet.  You are looking for a wire or connection that makes the electrics react when you move it.  If that test doesn't turn up a suspect, turn the car off again, remove the battery, and start the wiring check point by point.

Start from a certain point, the battery for example, and follow the connections.  Examine every connection point, and every wire.  Look for failed insulation, or corrosion, or broken connector housings, or loose connections.  Remove the ground straps and make sure they are perfect.  Wire-brush the ground points and reattach connections securely.  That kind of thing.

At some point you may run down the battery with all this faffing about, but that's ok, may be time for a fresh one anyhow.  Don't let it stop you.

Good luck.
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