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At mcdonalds last night and when we were waiting at the window the engine stalled and took a while to start, didnt sound too good when it was trying to start but today it started fine and drives fine, anyone know why this would of happened?
 
Lots of possible reasons unfortunately, were you standing for a long time and did the engine overheat? Might be worthwhile checking the radiator fan comes on when the car is stationery and not getting any airflow through the radiator. Check the coolant level and also the oil for any signs of water in it. Other than that if all seems ok now just assume it was a glitch somewhere and just drive the car. If is was a fault it will probably occur again and you will have to deal with it when it does.
One thing I learned a long time ago is that it is pointless looking for intermittant faults when they were not occuring.:)
 
Lots of possible reasons unfortunately, were you standing for a long time and did the engine overheat? Might be worthwhile checking the radiator fan comes on when the car is stationery and not getting any airflow through the radiator. Check the coolant level and also the oil for any signs of water in it. Other than that if all seems ok now just assume it was a glitch somewhere and just drive the car. If is was a fault it will probably occur again and you will have to deal with it when it does.
One thing I learned a long time ago is that it is pointless looking for intermittant faults when they were not occuring.:)

The temp gauge was just over the middle, i had been standing for a while a previous time and the fan came on, first time it has while ive had the car. The coolant and oil are fine. If it happens again i will take it to the garage.

Thanks.
 
Hi im new to the Forum

I have The 1.6 16V 100 sx and i have had the same problem but mine has happened while on the move as well as stationary and has done a few times now oil and water are fine and the fan does come on also i do suffer with a loss of power for 1 to 2 seconds on regular occasions it is doing my head in can anybody help?:bang:
 
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