check this out. something new. problem. i think - G35Driver

Mar 20, 2006 | 02:43 AM

nokimchi2

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check this out. something new. problem. i think

i just bought a used car and its 2004 g35 automatic
and it happen right after i fill my gas

this is what happen...

i was turning left turn and all of sudden hadle is really heavy

i saw the gauge. everything was off.. engine is off....

i was calm and pull over to closest parking lot with left over forces....
after that i turn my engine back on... everything is fine

..... no problem since than......

Mar 20, 2006 | 09:39 AM

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my engine shuts off at idle. happened twice. not engine light. never happened again past month, took it to dealership. they said no problem

Mar 20, 2006 | 10:01 AM

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That's a hidden feature of the car. Infiniti engineers figured out that you use less gas with the engine off.

That's what we do at my job when we find bugs in our software.... "Oh.. that's a hidden feature".

Basicly your car just stalled. That's why it was hard for you to turn the wheel... because when your engine is not on, you lose the power steering. Big rims/tires on a vehicle make it real tough to turn without the Power Steering(Try turning a Full-Size PU truck on 33's with no PS, you'll get a hell of a tricep workout). It's not a problem in small cars like Civics which might have 13 or 14 inch rims and pizza cutter thin tires.

If you decide to bring your car in, address the problem as "Stalling".

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Mar 20, 2006 | 12:15 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by partyman66

That's a hidden feature of the car. Infiniti engineers figured out that you use less gas with the engine off.

i think he understands that his car stalled, but i think he wants to know why.

Mar 20, 2006 | 12:53 PM

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auto huh. Hmm. My car has stalled 3 times since ownership all at different times. None after pumping gas. My car once stalled as I was leaving college. My car was nice and shiny from the wash the night before. It was a beautiful day and I push the clutch in to slow down for a speed bump and the car dies. It was pretty embarressing to crank the car with about 35 people looking at me. Im getting ahead of myself. I wouldnt worry about it though. If it is persistent then look into it.

Mar 20, 2006 | 12:56 PM

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Does the car have aftermarket parts ie intake, exhaust and or headers. Intake can cause an auto to stall. Need more info on what your have under the hood.