Car died today, ideas on cause?

[tightbox]

So, did this fix work in the end? I'm having the exact same issues. The engine cut out around a corner, cluster says "engine failure" and engine won't even turn over.

It started ONCE after replacing the 25 amp C1 fuse, and ran fine for 20+ minutes. Shut her down, and tried to restart, it wouldn't turn over, and won't again (15 fuses into testing!)

C1 blows immediately before even turning key to crank position. Chased everything I can think of down w/ elec tester. Tried new battery, swapped "53" relays, new ignition switch, tested red/green wire going from DME to fuse panel.

Any idea where the wire your dealer spliced is located?

[Jake Raby]

Hell, they have to drop the engine to change a wire harness??
No wonder those guys don't last long under my roof!

I've never had this issue occur before, but I can see how it happened. It could also start one hell of an engine fire had that fuse not done its job!

[jhandy]

The splice fixed the problem. I do not know where this wire is located, maybe someone has a picture of this the "Bank 1 engine wiring to cam 1 position sensor".

sorry I could not be of more help.

[Jake Raby]

I've seen that wire damaged before.. Something probably flew up off the road and hit the wire.. Its fairly exposed to the under side of the vehicle.

[tightbox]

Jake, do you have a picture/diagram or description of where this wire is located?

My car has been stranded for over a week while I test everything I can think of!

Thanks!