Everything just went off

manikjeet · 14th March 2007, 11:54

Yesterday i was driving in heavy rain i mean really heavy rain the roads were flooded. while i was driving suddenly the car engine shut down and the head lights when off and the stereo also shut down everything was got to 1 min or so as the car didn't have battery in it

after that i tooks the keys out and then put them in again the car started again without any hassles the stereo was resetted but the car worked fine

my question is that what had gone wrong and is it serious should i take her to a mechanic

esteem_lover · 14th March 2007, 11:57

Check if the battery terminals are tight. can happen if they lose contact with the battery.

nitroxx · 14th March 2007, 11:58

battery terminals is the root cause usually.

theMAG · 14th March 2007, 12:41

In addition to the above suggestions, check the alternator that might have acted up due to the water.

ajmat · 14th March 2007, 14:08

Was it powered by MS Windows?

goldie_malhotra · 14th March 2007, 14:11

Do you have an advanced security system installed ?
These can goof up at times

speedzak · 14th March 2007, 14:32

Yes, Ajmat. Just an example of how cars would behave when powered by Microsoft.

Which car was it?
It is better you get your car checked up by some good mechanic. This should definitely not happen in a more serious circumstance like in middle of an overtaking move or so...

According to your explanation, it seems like your electrical system needs to be rechecked.

manikjeet · 14th March 2007, 14:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldie_malhotra

Do you have an advanced security system installed ?
These can goof up at times

ya i have a advance security system installed

nd no my car is not widows powered

manikjeet · 14th March 2007, 14:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedzak

Yes, Ajmat. Just an example of how cars would behave when powered by Microsoft.

Which car was it?
It is better you get your car checked up by some good mechanic. This should definitely not happen in a more serious circumstance like in middle of an overtaking move or so...

According to your explanation, it seems like your electrical system needs to be rechecked.

i am sending her for a good service tomorrow

Dippy · 14th March 2007, 14:55

It is definately the alternator. Happened to my Zen once. Stereo conked followed my headlights et al. Apparently the faulty alternator wasnt charging the battery

iraghava · 14th March 2007, 15:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by manikjeet

i am sending her for a good service tomorrow

Ahhh... and when is she due for a bad service?

manikjeet · 14th March 2007, 15:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

Ahhh... and when is she due for a bad service?

do that everyday whenever i have time i go under the hood

what i meant was that she would be going for a service after a long long time after around 10000 km
i know its long but didn't get time and the car wasn't free

esteem_lover · 14th March 2007, 15:38

What is the Security system that you have installed ?

nitroxx · 14th March 2007, 16:01

if the battery is holding up still n theres no issues then it should be the terminals and alternator could cause problems too so go ahead get it checked or better yet do a full check

ajitkommini · 14th March 2007, 16:34

If the battery was drained because of an alternator malfunction, how was he able to start the car again? Not able to understand this.

14th March 2007, 11:54	#1
manikjeet Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: chandigarh Posts: 1,618 Thanked: 295 Times View My Garage	Everything just went off Yesterday i was driving in heavy rain i mean really heavy rain the roads were flooded. while i was driving suddenly the car engine shut down and the head lights when off and the stereo also shut down everything was got to 1 min or so as the car didn't have battery in it after that i tooks the keys out and then put them in again the car started again without any hassles the stereo was resetted but the car worked fine my question is that what had gone wrong and is it serious should i take her to a mechanic
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14th March 2007, 11:57	#2
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Check if the battery terminals are tight. can happen if they lose contact with the battery.
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14th March 2007, 11:58	#3
nitroxx Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: DXB Posts: 816 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	battery terminals is the root cause usually.
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14th March 2007, 12:41	#4
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	In addition to the above suggestions, check the alternator that might have acted up due to the water.
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ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,865 Thanked: 27,980 Times View My Garage	Was it powered by MS Windows?
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14th March 2007, 14:11	#6
goldie_malhotra BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 757 Thanked: 12 Times	Do you have an advanced security system installed ? These can goof up at times
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14th March 2007, 14:32	#7
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	Yes, Ajmat. Just an example of how cars would behave when powered by Microsoft. Which car was it? It is better you get your car checked up by some good mechanic. This should definitely not happen in a more serious circumstance like in middle of an overtaking move or so... According to your explanation, it seems like your electrical system needs to be rechecked.
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14th March 2007, 14:55	#10
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,561 Thanked: 2,469 Times	It is definately the alternator. Happened to my Zen once. Stereo conked followed my headlights et al. Apparently the faulty alternator wasnt charging the battery
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14th March 2007, 15:38	#13
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	What is the Security system that you have installed ?
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14th March 2007, 16:01	#14
nitroxx Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: DXB Posts: 816 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	if the battery is holding up still n theres no issues then it should be the terminals and alternator could cause problems too so go ahead get it checked or better yet do a full check
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14th March 2007, 16:34	#15
ajitkommini BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 490 Thanked: 124 Times	If the battery was drained because of an alternator malfunction, how was he able to start the car again? Not able to understand this.
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