Are you certain that it isn't just the traction control kicking in on the slippery rails and momentarily killing the power, or do the cars' engines completely cut off and require restarting?

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Robert Fini

'12 ML350 BlueTec, 111k
'06 E320CDI (x2)
'05 T1N Sprinter 2500/Pleasure-Way Plateau TS, 72k
'97 C36AMG, 325k (son's)
'94 E320T, 249k
'93 190E Sportline LE, 168k (daughter's)
'84 190E-2.3/5spd (Stage Rally Racer)
'66 230 W110 Sedan (Barn Find, Vintage Racer build in progress)