bit of a problem

[wheatobear]

i was driving today and went over a bit of a bump and as i did my car like died....didnt cut out but all gauges went down as if i turned it off but went back normal as the engine was still on....it has done it a couple of times but only wen i hit a big bump....

any ideas?

[murraymint]

Avoid bumps?   

[wheatobear]

Avoid bumps?   

some are unavoidable....

[thai-wronghorse]

Loose electrical connection?

[itavaltalainen]

my money would be on ignition switch in particular since lights/dials on the dash died in addition to engine.
second best bet is something's loose in your central electrics.

[madmanmart]

Sounds like the crank sensor wires earthing

[itavaltalainen]

crank sensor wiring would not cause ALL gauges to go down as ignition is still on - you should still see temp and petrol level at least. hence my money is on ign switch or connection (central electrics)

[tweed]

crank sensor wiring would not cause ALL gauges to go down as ignition is still on - you should still see temp and petrol level at least. hence my money is on ign switch or connection (central electrics)

I agree