hi
guys heres my 2p worth
I do have the same problem with my lex but it is very rare - probably half a dozen times in a year.
about 5 times it happened on long trips and once or twice on local short trips - this probably proves the alternator overcharging theory which is being discussed - however when it does occur i dont switch off the ignition, i just wiggle the key slightly and everything comes back - the fault does not repeat itself after that - i have always thought the fualt might be ignition related
i will keep a close eye on this thread
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