Need help. Car dead on side of freeway!
Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 3:28 am
So, about an hour ago, I am on my way to work. Driving on the freeway normally, going 70MPH (The speed limit), cars is running fine. Then out of nowhere the check engine light comes on and the engine is just dead. I coast off the to the side and kick on my hazards. I try to restart the car, and the starter engages and turns, but nothing else happens. Not hearing the car try to start. (No "Rerr-Rerr-Rerr" sounds or anything.)
I get out and inspect what I can. It's 11:30PM, middle of nowhere, pitch black. I got my cellphone light app to work with. No smoke of any kind coming from the car. Nothing leaking. Engine looks normal. All power systems seem to be fine. (Hazards work, radio works, lights work. No dimming, nothing.)
Any ideas?
The only thing I can think of, would be the coil pack dying? Would that make sense? No spark, no running engine?
I got a ride from a buddy to work, where I am now, and will get back to the car in the AM. (Work Graveyard shift.) I am mulling it over in my head and trying to figure out what is wrong. So, I turn to the experts here on the Forums to offer some ideas.
Thanks!
I get out and inspect what I can. It's 11:30PM, middle of nowhere, pitch black. I got my cellphone light app to work with. No smoke of any kind coming from the car. Nothing leaking. Engine looks normal. All power systems seem to be fine. (Hazards work, radio works, lights work. No dimming, nothing.)
Any ideas?
The only thing I can think of, would be the coil pack dying? Would that make sense? No spark, no running engine?
I got a ride from a buddy to work, where I am now, and will get back to the car in the AM. (Work Graveyard shift.) I am mulling it over in my head and trying to figure out what is wrong. So, I turn to the experts here on the Forums to offer some ideas.
Thanks!