PMDG 737 engines cut out during climb and cruise

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ISSUE DESCRIPTION

Description of the issue:

I have the PMDG 737-900. During climb and cruise, the engines will just switch off followed by the auto pilot and all systems. I then have to restart the flight from a cold and dark state while in flight.

FREQUENCY OF ISSUE

How often does this occur for you (Example: Just once, every time on sim load, intermittently)?

This happens every flight at the moment.

REPRODUCTION STEPS

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  1. Setup the aircraft ready for takeoff

  2. Take off ftom the runway

  3. This happens spontaneously

YOUR SETTINGS

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What peripherals are you using, if relevant:

[PC Only] Are you using Developer Mode or have you made any changes to it?

Not using developer mode

[PC, MSFS 2020 Only] Are you using DX11 or DX12?

[PC Only] What GPU (Graphics Card) do you use?

Nvidia

[PC Only] What other relevant PC specs can you share?

Sytek throttles

MEDIA

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Hi @Reflex5572 ,

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This is an image of what is see in mid-flight when the engines just shut down

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Check the anti ice system is set up correctly.
Check what failures you simulated if any
Check controller conflicts.
Bleed air settings
Fuel sufficient?

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Have you discussed this with our support team?

Mathijs Kok
PMDG

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Hi Matthijs.

Not yet reported to PMDG. We are trouble shooting.

But if not successful soon, we will definitely log a ticket.

Thanks gentlemen.