Bentley Turbo R total power loss

[468]

Hi. I was driving down the road this evening when the car completely lost power. Unfortunately this included the power steering which was a little entertaining at 60 mph, but I managed to guide the car safely off the road. The warning were along the lines of "cruise mode", "check oil" and the battery/oil lights - presumably associated with the engine being stopped. There was also a gear check warning, but I can't remember exactly what. The car remains where she stopped awaiting attention. Any idea what may have caused this. It is a 1996 mark IV turbo r. Thanks.

Edited by 468 on Saturday 30th January 20:42

[Xtriple129]

Not an expert nut when mine went in for a service, they changed the two relays on the drivers side front under the bonnet. Apparently they do this and can be a bugger to find what is wrong.

[matt5791]

the engine just cut out, from the sound of things - so a multitude of possibilities. Did you try to start it again?

[Stephen-q7iik]

Did you manage to find the cause in the end?

[468]

Yes thanks. It was a relay - simple fix, but quite dramatic when it happened.

[Stephen-q7iik]

Do you know what relay it was?

I am running a Bentley Turbo RT and it might be good Intel for the future.

Kind regards,

Steve.

[468]

I'll get back to you. They are apparently prone to failing and it's a good idea to carry a spare.

[Stephen-q7iik]

Cheers

I look forward to hearing what relay it was.

Are you enjoying the car?

[WelshBentleyBoy]

There was an article in the RREC magazine some years ago discussing this very fault. (Copy Attached) The unit in question on my 2000 Continental R subsequently failed with exactly the symptoms described here. Fortunately I had bought two of the relays and a quick swap cured the problem

[Stephen-q7iik]

Hi

That is great information

Many thanks

Regards,

Steve

Any other tips gratefully recieved

[Stephen-q7iik]

Hi,

Just purchased two relays on line from flying spares just in case.

A bit expensive £12 inc vat each lol

I did not realize you could buy a part as cheap as this for a Bentley it felt quite good.
Again thanks for the advice.

Regards,

Steve.