2001 suddenly died on freeway! HELP!
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2001 suddenly died on freeway! HELP!
Fellow members help me out, I have a 2001 Z06 4000 miles no major mods. I was driving in heavy traffic on the freeway, while rolling about 5-10 mph the car suddenly dies, the lights stayed on, but the tach went to zero and it would not turn over, I tried to turn it over and it would crank, but not start, I tried this as I was rolling witht the clutch in. I finally pulled over and pulled the key out, I stuck the key back in and it started right away. I drove to my christmas party and home (no traffic) with no problems. All the presets for radio etc were the same, but the oil lifer meter went to 100% when it was at 40%. I drove the car again last nigh with no further problems, any ideas? Has this happened to anyone before?
Thanks all.
HAppy holidays.
Doc. Ross
Thanks all.
HAppy holidays.
Doc. Ross
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Re: 2001 suddenly died on freeway! HELP! (rmasu)
Bad battery connection maybe. I had the same thing happen to me. I also see you have a aftermarket stereo like me. Turns out the battery connection was loose I tighten it and it has never happend again. The Gauges went wacko and the car died. Check the connection.
[Modified by Wicked C5, 10:30 AM 12/10/2001]
[Modified by Wicked C5, 10:30 AM 12/10/2001]
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Re: 2001 suddenly died on freeway! HELP! (Buckmaster)
Hmmm, never thought about the battery connection, I will check that out! I will retrieve the codes tonight, is the process in the the manual? After I retrieve the codes how do I interpert them? Thanks again!
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Re: 2001 suddenly died on freeway! HELP! (rmasu)
Hey Doc!! Sometimes these cars have "stupid attacks"! My 00 vert had a similar problem. Once I restarted it had no problems, and it never happened again. :confused: :confused: :confused:
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Re: 2001 suddenly died on freeway! HELP! (rmasu)
It almost sounds like, pull key, wait 10 seconds, similar to C/L but not really. For some reason, it sounds as if you did not get fuel for an instant.
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Re: 2001 suddenly died on freeway! HELP! (wallstAL)
Pulling DIC codes:
0. Have pen & paper ready
1. turn key on and let message cycle through (Vette by Chevy)
2. press and hold the options button down.
3. press the fuel button rapidly 4 times.
4. right down the codes and make a post for explaination or IM/e-mail me.
codes that have a trailing "C" or "H" after them indicate a Current or History code.
Just found this in another post, I may be ov some help and has some codes listed. http://home.att.net/~jansseng/DTC_Codes.htm
[Modified by Gary2KC5, 6:03 PM 12/10/2001]
0. Have pen & paper ready
1. turn key on and let message cycle through (Vette by Chevy)
2. press and hold the options button down.
3. press the fuel button rapidly 4 times.
4. right down the codes and make a post for explaination or IM/e-mail me.
codes that have a trailing "C" or "H" after them indicate a Current or History code.
Just found this in another post, I may be ov some help and has some codes listed. http://home.att.net/~jansseng/DTC_Codes.htm
[Modified by Gary2KC5, 6:03 PM 12/10/2001]
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Re: 2001 suddenly died on freeway! HELP! (rmasu)
Big Mahalo to Gary and Bill and all who posted a quick reply! I am gonna try and retrieve the codes tomorrow. I hope this was an isolated gremlin :troll :troll
Thanks again!
Doc
Thanks again!
Doc
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Re: 2001 suddenly died on freeway! HELP! (rmasu)
I had a similar problem when I first got my car. It would die unexpectedly and then after a couple of minutes would start and be OK for a while until the next time.
Went to the dealer and they replaced all kinds of sensors and etc. but the car still died. I finally asked them to replace the PCM. They said, it could not be that!!!!
Went to another dealer-- they immediately replaced the PCM, -- car has been fine ever since!!
Went to the dealer and they replaced all kinds of sensors and etc. but the car still died. I finally asked them to replace the PCM. They said, it could not be that!!!!
Went to another dealer-- they immediately replaced the PCM, -- car has been fine ever since!!
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Re: 2001 suddenly died on freeway! HELP! (rmasu)
Happened to me afer the cloumn lock recall was done. The alarm (key fob) wire came loose and killed the engine.
That month GM had my car for 3 weeks out of the month. All kinds of stuff broke, they even scrached the car and had to repaint part of it.
I hate the way GM treats Corvette owner! Treat us like we bought a 10k pickup.
That month GM had my car for 3 weeks out of the month. All kinds of stuff broke, they even scrached the car and had to repaint part of it.
I hate the way GM treats Corvette owner! Treat us like we bought a 10k pickup.
