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Engine quit while driving!

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Today, soon after adding 3 gallons fuel, there was a brief "shudder" as the ABS light flashed on and then off. About 20 seconds later, while turning right, the engine quit. It simply stopped with loss of power steering and braking. Luckily I was moving slowly on a residential road without traffic or obstacles. Turning the key started the car normally and I drove the remaining 200 yards home without further incident.

When restarted the engine idles at ~1,400 rpm and never drops to ~800 rpm as normally happens soon after starting.

Fuel pump was replaced last week. Seems fine except level sensor is unstable. Plan to investigate. Suspect loose attachment to plate on left side since the fitting didn't seem to "click in" well.

I foumd these codes that are new since yesterday. I was able to clear all except CCM-0121, which I saw a short while ago but have not yet addressed. It wasn't there yesterday.
- ECM 9400 Brake pedal sensor : Signal too high
- ECM-9070 Engine control module (ECM) : Intermitent fault
- BCM-0103 Pedal position sensor; Faulty signal Intermittent fault
- BCM-0057 Power supply : Voltage too low Intermitent fault
- CCM-0121 Air quality sensor; Internal fault Permanent fault

Concerning. Safe to drive? Suggestions for an underlying cause of "spontaneous" engine failure?
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Post by dikidera »

A power supply issue? Maybe a loose ECM?

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Post by jonesg »

check battery clamps.

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Post by vtl »

Check relays in the CEM, big ones controls power to BCM, ECM, TCM, etc. CEM can be faulty, too. Check for water leaks under cowl, the CEM access panel is prone to leak.

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Post by volvolugnut »

I suspect you have low battery voltage that has caused a cascade of codes to show. These cars DO NOT like low battery voltage. It messes with the computers. Check your battery terminals for corrosion and tightness. Charge the battery FULLY and try a restart.
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Post by MoVolvos »

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Check the battery for voltage issues then clean the ETM since you have an idle and pedal sensor issue.
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check big red wire at the alternater.

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Post by enotslim »

Turns out I forgot to replace the plastic cover that shields the battery. I suspect the metal fitting at the end of the hanging strap shorted the battery. Gotta be more careful about reassembly.
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Post by MoVolvos »

enotslim wrote: 07 May 2024, 17:54 Turns out I forgot to replace the plastic cover that shields the battery. I suspect the metal fitting at the end of the hanging strap shorted the battery. Gotta be more careful about reassembly.
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Post by hharrell4th »

Sounds like a bad PEM...they don't throw codes. Get used one from salvage and swap and see if it clears up.

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