My Car Stopped Unexpectedly This Afternoon...

[ferlew]

There is a 30 mph limit on my way into town, and it's so easy to creep above the limit, so I use the cruise control (to keep me out of trouble).
Hyundai i10, 2015 car. I realised I was slowing down, and thought I had stalled, but realised I shouldn't have with CC on, went to indicate to pull in to investigate, no inicator lights winking.
Came to a stop, out of gear etc. waited a moment, then started it up again... all good.
I guess my Question is, is it actually possible to "stall" whilst in cruise mode/

[bhg481]

I think cruise control is irrelevant in this case. If the indicators didn't work it implies a loss of electrical power, at least those circuits "live" when the ignition is on. Are you sure you hadn't knocked the ignition key and turned-off the engine?

[klazomaniac]

As far as I'm aware (most models) Cruise control is designed for 30mph or more. So at 29mph, Cruise control will have kicked out and manual operation of the accelerator is required.

[klazomaniac]

https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/driving-advice/cruise-control/

An extract from the above link:

1. Build your speed: Cruise control is designed for driving at a steady speed of at least 30 mph without constant stopping, so it’s ideal for a motorway or dual carriageway.

[SlackAlice]

I'm with bhg481, suspect you might have knocked the ignition key to 'off'.
My last three different cars (different makes) maintained the 'cruise control' until you either pressed brake/accelerator or changed gear.

[bhg481]

klaz - you sound like you have never used cruise control. Cruise control will not engage until you are travelling at a minimum speed (25mph for my first cars, 20mph with my current car and no lower limit on current models of my car). Once engaged it will keep you at that speed, come what may, until you brake or disengage it. My current car has what is known as "adaptive cruise control"; the car aims for the maximum you have set but will slow you down (even applying the brakes, if necessary) to keep you at a safe distance from the car in front. If it is forced to slow down below the minimum it will drop out with a warning sound.

[klazomaniac]

My Jaguar Xj8 Sport Has Cruise control. As many other cars I have previously owned.
Sorry if I inferred you didn't know what you was doing. Hope you get your answer : -)

[bhg481]

No apology needed, klaz. We're all just trying to be helpful from our own experiences.

[ferlew]

Thank you very much.
I'm reasonably sure I didn't knock the ignition key ( being a shorty I think I have to make a deliberate move forward to reach the ignition, will check tomorrow) I can't swear I didn't, nor would I.
I'll be a bit more aware next time I use it, jolly handy when in a speed limit tho'.
Already been caught along that bit!
Thanks again.

[Buenchico]

Just to add to the above:
If your indicators stopped working when you lost engine power, you'd not stalled. There must have been a loss of power from your car's battery to all of the electrical circuitry in your car. If you didn't move the ignition key's position, there's either a loose lead somewhere or, possibly more likely, a fault within the ignition switch itself.

If it happens again, get a mechanic to check the ignition switch.

[ferlew]

Thank you Buenchico - I certainly will get it checked out.