Cutting Out on Acceleration

[Jurgen Schmidt]

Hi guys,

I am new to Griffith ownership and am over the moon to have this awesome car. What a joy!

I am, however, experiencing a teething problem. Car is a 1996 500hc

In the last month, the car has had the Coil replaced.

Last week drove for about 30-40 mins, not pushing it hard, but enjoying it. I then turned right at a small island, and accelerated in 3rd up a moderate hill up to 40mph. Engine then cut out and I nursed it into a side road. Couldn't restart it. It wanted to turnover, but just having caught, it would cut out again. Tried about 3 times.

Left it for 5 hours, it had obviously cooled down, and it started just fine. Drove home.

I have been out in it twice since for about 15-20 mins or so, and no problems during this short time.

The garage is collecting it next week to investigate, but I wondered if from the symptoms I described, anyone would care to offer their thoughts and suggestions?

Thank you

[Jurgen Schmidt]

Cheers for your input guys, I'm hopeful that the problem can be identified and rectified fairly easily.

[Jurgen Schmidt]

Hi, nothing to report as yet, they have been unable to replicate the problem, which is unfortunate, but they are still investigating...

[Jurgen Schmidt]

Thanks for the feedback on possible causes.

Having decided to buy a Griffith, this car appealed to me because of the colour combination of the interior/exterior, the wheels and the contrasting colour with the Tuscan.

Here she is...

[Jurgen Schmidt]

neutral 3 said:

Starmist with magnolia ?

Yes, that's it, Starmist Blue with Magnolia half hide

[Jurgen Schmidt]

neutral 3 said:

Same spec as my one Jurgen!

Good choice