... and then it dies.

[RodTungsten]

Occasionally after a drive (cambiocorsa Spyder), when I engage reverse the engine dies. Off, on, restart and neutral and select R then all is good. I think that pre lockdown it did this sometimes engaging 1 as well. Just often enough to be mildly annoying; usually happens manoeuvring while stopping traffic

Any ideas?

Annoying safety feature disengages gear if we open a door to look while reversing. Who do we blame for this?

 

[Wanderer]

Pretty sure an open door, bonnet or boot puts the car into neutral by design

 

[rs48635]

Pretty sure an open door, bonnet or boot puts the car into neutral by design

It does and is equally
annoying - reversing in open field
+ useful. reversing into garage with door open . Setting off with bonnet partially open