# Lost of Power **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** ghost\ **Created:** [October 27, 2007, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-of-power/6506 "2007-10-27T19:52:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dennisrheath](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/439d5e/32.png) [@dennisrheath](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dennisrheath)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2007, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-of-power/6506/1 "2007-10-27T19:52:53Z")
I started my car to let it warm up. When I put it in drive to go, it died. I mean everything, lights, ignition the whole works. I tried to start it again but nothing, no power to anything.I left it alone for a couple of hours while I seeked help. When helped arrived,the car started up without a problem. I let it run for awhile to see what happens. It ran fine. I turned it off and started it again, no problem. I proceeded to take it for a spin, it died in route. Lost all power while riding along. Turned key, nothing. I had it towed back home, checked all connections, battery, alternator, ect. All seems fine. What can cause a lost of power yet the car starts up with full power after sitting awhile? ---
**Author:** ![Roadrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@Roadrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadrunner)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2007, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-of-power/6506/2 "2007-10-28T02:23:57Z")
Faulty ignition module? ---
**Author:** ![mr\_josh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mr_josh/32/3008_2.png) [@mr\_josh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mr_josh)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2007, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-of-power/6506/3 "2007-10-28T02:30:25Z")
I think you mean ignition switch. And I’d be inclined to agree.