the OP mentioned this is a 5spd. I suppose it is concievable that if the
engine did die and lost all power, if the clutch was in when this happened,
and then she released the clutch while the car is still moving, the car could
restart....

very theoretical....

t

Mike wrote:
>> On 8/31/07 2:24 PM, in article 46d86b01$0$16517$4c368faf@roadrunner.com,
>>
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>> might
>> even be free if yours was one of the ones recalled.
>
>=======
>Thank you for the reply.
>
>Yes, I asked her the same question about a dozen times, including right
>before I posted the initial thread - which was part of my comment about
>details not being complete. It sure seemed to me like symptoms of the
>engine dying. I've wondered if the previous issues at stoplights were just
>idle issues, and if other times on the road she just popped the clutch and
>got it running again. Everytime it ever happened before she was sitting
>still or going straight, so would have never noticed the power steering
>gone. Still hard to say as I haven't had it happen to me yet.
>
>I remember the ignition thing now - I just called the dealer where I bought
>the car, and I had that switch replaced under the recall back in 2002. They
>said they would test it again (somehow heat the ignition switch???) to see
>if there is still a problem and will replace it for free under the recall.
>I have that appointment now on Tuesday AM. Between that and Terry's
>suggestions, hopefully we can narrow it down.
>
>Thanks!
>
>- Mike

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