Albion Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Hi guys, A couple of days ago while driving I noticed that the dash (cluster and stereo) would lose power for like a second, then come back on. Yesterday, I got in the car, turned the key, and the the dash lit up for a second then died, the courtesy lights all went off, and the engine refused to make so much as a peep. I seemed to have completely lost all electrical power. I checked all fuses, all seemed to be good, and the battery was reading 11.5 volts, all connections seemed clean and solid. About ten minutes later I re-tried, and she fired up fine, but cut out again as I reached my destination. I removed the key and re-started her and she seemed fine again. Any suggestions as to a possible cause for this? I fairly recently had the crank sensor and ignition control module replaced, but she also seems a little wobbly at idle now too. Thanks, Albion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospeeder Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Computer? that seems like it would be a main factor, does it have the 3.1 or thr 2.3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoStudd Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Check out the Auxillary positive terminal. Tighten down on the nut, but be careful not to touch your ratchet against anything metal ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryk2003 Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 could be a corroded battery cable...like...corroded inside where you wouldnt see it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albion Posted April 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 It's a 3.1. would a computer problem cause total electrical shutdown? Where's the Aux + terminal? (I don't know engines/electrical very well) :oops: Should I do Idle Relearn too, since the power went out? Thanks for the suggestions, keep 'em coming! Albion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORBI Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Check positive terminal cable at the battery i had same problems and it was loose at the battery and had to change that little screw that goes to the battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutlessSupreme Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Where's the Aux + terminal? (I don't know engines/electrical very well) :oops: It's a stud with a 4 (?) gauge wire bolted to it located between the washer fluid tank and the strut tower on the driver's side. It's under a red cap. If the nut holding the wire on the stud becomes loose it can cause all sorts of crazy problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 The aux. terminal is right beside the green circle in the below picture. Mostly likely has a red cap on the top if it like shown in the picture below... If you do an idle relearn the ecm fuse is circled in green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albion Posted April 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 Thanks a lot for the feedback guys, I'll check those things out tomorrow. 1990Lumina, thanks for the visual aid! (I'd thought the fuse labelled "ECM" in the under-glovebox area was it). Albion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intlcutlass Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 There is a 95% chance it's just a loose batt cable , BUT!!! I had the exact same symtoms when my injectors died... a complete failure of the electrical system (because the injectors had shorted out)... just sharing..... I'm sure it's a loose cable.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albion Posted April 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 Thanks! I had the cables off the battery and gave them a good clean at all contact points, they were a little loose also. Fingers crossed, she's been fine since then (although it's only been about 24 hours...) I hate "intermittent" problems Albion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutlsp Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 it may be fine but if it still has problems clean the Aux terminal of corosion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albion Posted April 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 Oops, forgot to add that I also cleaned up the aux terminal :oops: Albion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutlsp Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 Oops, forgot to add that I also cleaned up the aux terminal :oops: Albion. if you still have problems try an idle relearn :? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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