Died on the highway - then started again?

[Pauwl]

First time this has ever happened to me: ('84 928S Euro)

Stopped for fuel (same fuel as always), pulled out, drove another 3km's or so to the turn-off, lifted foot off the accelerator, then when trying to accelerate a little again... nothing....

Hazards on, edged to the hard-shoulder, all warning lights on. Switched off, re-started, drove on.

Carried on driving 50kms, no problems. Stopped, drove another 50kms, stopped, then back in car to drive another 100+km's, all still problem free.

What happened?

No engine stutter, misfire or anything, just 'shut down.
50 000km's ago last service. Maybe's it's time again?

I should be ashamed, I know.

[Danglerb]

Time to start carrying some spares with you.

Fuel pump relay, fuses, fuel pump relay jumper, fuel pump, more relays ...

Do you recall hearing the fuel pump running?

[Pauwl]

Had the radio on at the time, so didn't hear that much, coasting as well, so can be sure exactly when the engine cut-out.

Started again - immediately - though, so...?

Maybe it's just a sign of wanting attention. I'll give it some TLC as soon as I get the window motors in.

[785sp]

Mine did that three times. Changed the fuel pump relay. Never happened again.

[BLK87S4]

Just posed similar problem and my fuel pump relay was corroded. Cleaned it up and it runs smooth.

[Pauwl]

Aah... Stopped at a gas station the other day - wouldn't start. After a fiddle with the fuses (not the relays) it started again - a little corrosion on the fuse heads.

I see a pattern here. Thanks all.