Galaxy 2.3 2003 Died, Lived, Died Then Rac Towed Me!

[taurasmark]

Hi Guys, any help would be greatly appreciated,

 

Ok so, I loaded the dogs in to the car today and set off to a dog show. I got about 3 miles into my journey and my big Gal's engine management light came on, she spluttered a tad, but then seemed after a few times. I carried on just thinking Hmmmmmm, then, boom.... she totally died.

 

I called the RAC, (Which arrived in 20 mins!) and I explained what had happened. He placed his hand on the keys, turned them, and as if by magic, my big Gal lived!

 

I said "I'll try to drive it home if you want to follow me" and so he agreed. Just as I was going around a roundabout, big Gal died again..... :(

 

Very strange! has anyone had a similar issue? For maybe 5 mins, when I turned the key she didn't even turn over, not even a click from the starter motor. I seems when you leave it a while, all is well.

 

It's like the she is immobilising herself.

 

Thanks in advance to anyone that helps :)

 

P.s the engine sounded perfected when it was running.

[gregers]

what was the little red light on the drivers door doing when you tried starting it????

[taurasmark]

Nothing as far as I remember :(

[gregers]

well try starting it again while watching what the red light does,as this is an indicator (if working)as to what the imobilizer may be doing.

[taurasmark]

It turned out to be a relay located near the pedal, it cost £10 to replace (Bought from Audi), mechanic said the solder was dry......

 

Thanks for the support all the same :)