Mike80Cab
07-01-2008, 07:12 PM
Hi all
I have a beautiful 96 Cabriolet 2.6 V6 Automatic which has done 60,000miles. Yesterday while travelling on the motorway I tried to accelerate and the car felt as if I was starting to brake, i.e. was losing power. I pulled over and switched it off. I tried to restart it, but the starter would not turn at all. All the lights came on as normal, even the fuel pump activated - but there was no action from the starter.
I opened the bonnet and there was a slight smell of electrical burning. Up until that point the car had been running faultlessly with coolant temp and oil pressure and temp all normal.
I am absolutely stumped as there was no warning signs of any potential problems and the car always runs beautifly - and has such a tiny milage. Does anyone have any idea what the problem could be?
I have a beautiful 96 Cabriolet 2.6 V6 Automatic which has done 60,000miles. Yesterday while travelling on the motorway I tried to accelerate and the car felt as if I was starting to brake, i.e. was losing power. I pulled over and switched it off. I tried to restart it, but the starter would not turn at all. All the lights came on as normal, even the fuel pump activated - but there was no action from the starter.
I opened the bonnet and there was a slight smell of electrical burning. Up until that point the car had been running faultlessly with coolant temp and oil pressure and temp all normal.
I am absolutely stumped as there was no warning signs of any potential problems and the car always runs beautifly - and has such a tiny milage. Does anyone have any idea what the problem could be?