What makes a car stall when the gas tank is half full?

The car stalls out when the fuel tank becomes half empty and yes, gets worse as more fuel is consumed. Slowing down doesn’t seem to cause a problem but coming to a hard stoop at the bottom of a hill will make it stall after braking.

Where are the sensors on a Honda Accord?

Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Air Temperature Sensor ( Ambient / Intake 1 Manifold Pressure/Vacuum Sensor Power Steering Pressure Switch Throttle Position Sensor Transmission Position Sensor/Switch Variable Valve Timing Actuator Position Sensor Variable Valve Timing Pressure Switch Camshaft Position Sensor Crankshaft Position Sensor

What causes bad fuel economy in a Honda?

Poor fuel economy can be exacerbated by a loose gas cap, clogged fuel filters and fuel lines, or clogged injectors. Check for trouble codes in your car to diagnose a faulty fuel system.

What causes a Honda man car to stall?

The valve are not adjusted properly . Here are the adjustments. This needs to be adjusted correctly and when cold only and will cause this issue. no will not stay running with foot on gas will cough & stall immeadetly when you give it gas but only after its warmed up but still idles fine

Why does my 1998 Honda Accord engine stall?

DETAILED INSTRUCTION ON REPLACE INGNITION SWITCH – The cause for engine stalls and difficult to start is likely due to failed iginition switch. For some of the 1998 Accord, it is covered by the recall.

Are there any problems with the 1998 Honda Accord?

CarComplaints.com Notes: The 1998 Honda Accord suffers from widespread transmission failure, peeling paint, & subframe rust. We recommend avoiding this model year like the plague. Read more » The transmission begins slipping & eventually has to be replaced, typically soon after 100,000 miles & with a repair cost of over $2,000.

Poor fuel economy can be exacerbated by a loose gas cap, clogged fuel filters and fuel lines, or clogged injectors. Check for trouble codes in your car to diagnose a faulty fuel system.

Is there a recall on a 2002 Honda Accord?

Now the car is running fine. Go to this web site: http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2002/V/RCDNN-02V120-9989.PDF to see if your VIN is covered by the recall. If it is the case, just go to your local dealer to get fixed for free.

What causes a fuel injected engine to stall?

Fuel pressure should be within specifications, when the key is on; then drop 4 to 6 psi once the engine starts. Idle speed on a fuel injected engine is controlled by; allowing a small amount of air to bypass the throttle. The most common failure is partial/complete jamming of the actuator (due to dirt/dust or even oil).

Why does my car stall when I start the car?

Engine stalling problems can be caused by, almost anything but, are usually sensor related. A cold engine needs a fairly rich fuel mixture to start, and to idle smoothly while it warms up. What do you look for when the car starts to shake and sputter eventually causing engine stalling.

What are the symptoms of an engine stall?

Here are some of the most common symptoms of, a faulty mass airflow (MAF) sensor; The engine is very hard to start or turn over. Engine stalling shortly after starting. The engine hesitates or drags while under load or idle. Hesitation and jerking during acceleration.

What happens when fuel gauge drops to 1 / 4?

This could be compounded by the fact that having the tank under 1/4 full, the fuel could slosh away from the fuel pump inlet point and cause it to starve for fuel. If the car runs totally fine with a full tank, my suggestion for the short term would be to just keep the tank over 1/4 full, which is good practice anyway.

Why does my car stall when I come to a stop?

When gas tank gauge is half full and I come to a hard stop and sometimes when moving, my car stalls, acts as though it was out of gas. I had a fuel tank sending unit replaced and it still does it.

Can a fuel level fall below a 1 / 4 tank?

It can, usually from bad fuel. But the chances of this happening are very unlikely. Another concern with letting your fuel level fall below a 1/4 tank is that it could cause problems with the fuel pump. In modern vehicles, the fuel pump is located within the engine where the fuel helps keep it cool.

What causes a car to stall while idling?

STALLING DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE If the engine stalls while idling or driving, the engine may be running out of fuel or not receiving enough fuel pressure to keep it running. The most likely cause of this kind of stalling would be a fuel pump that is not spinning fast enough or is intermittently cutting out.

Can a stalling engine be intermittent driveability?

Intermittent driveability problems of any kind are always a challenge to diagnose. When a customer brings you a vehicle and complains of a stalling problem, you may not have much to go on other than their description of what’s happening and when it happens.

Is there check engine light for intermittent stalling?

Many times, there will be no check engine light and no fault codes to give you a clue as to what might be causing the engine to stall. So the trick to diagnosing an intermittent stalling problem is to catch the vehicle when it’s acting up — and that rarely happens when you have the vehicle in your shop.

Can a fuel pump drop to a half tank?

Fuel pump will only drop and gets stuck at a half tank. I can add fuel and gauge will go but as you use up gas will stop and stay one half. I have been reading a lot and an confused what to do and how to start.

Why is my fuel gauge not going below half?

Find the wiring that goes to the tank unit (inside fuel tank) ground the yellow/brown wire while someone watches the gauge. If it does not move it is either a wiring problem from the dash or the gauge is bad. helpful? To test it, you need a tester that can produce resistance, or two resistors of the values shown.

When gas tank gauge is half full and I come to a hard stop and sometimes when moving, my car stalls, acts as though it was out of gas. I had a fuel tank sending unit replaced and it still does it.

What happens when you fill up the gas tank?

Thank you. When you fill your gas tank, a lot of fumes build up in the fuel tank and usually excess fumes come out of the fuel filled tube and out to atmosphere or into a recovery system in the fuel pump handle.

Why is my V-Star 1100 running so low?

During that transition, the fuel source moves from the pilot circuit to the needle jet (main) circuit. If the fuel level is too low, you’ll starve for fuel in that region. Air leaks could still be a problem, as the vacuum starts to rise. Does it run well at higher throttle positions?

Can a 03’V-Star 1100 custom start right up?

Hello, I have an 03′ V-Star 1100 custom. The problem I am having is the bike will start right up and idle fine, but when I turn the throttle the bike dies. When i use the choke it doesn’t die i can ride it around with the choke out but no throttle. I have cleaned both carbs and checked the fuel pump all are good.

Why is my throttle not working on my Yamaha V-Star?

Float level too low, air leak between the carbs and intake, primary jets still clogged, CV diaphragms leaking, any other path for air to exceed the fuel flow. wouldn’t reving up the engine with the choke affect how it runs if it was the carb?

What causes an engine to stall at idle?

If the ISC valve is gummed up with fuel varnish or dirt, it may stick, preventing the engine from maintaining the proper idle speed when the throttle closes. A faulty idle speed control circuit may also allow the engine to stall when idling if it fails to compensate for idle loads placed on the engine by the charging system or A/C compressor.

What causes a 2.8L engine to stall?

And if your car is the 2.8L engine the reason it is stalling is most likely due to a bad or carbon covered throtal body heat sensor which is mounted right in top of the throtal body air pipe. Replace the sensor and clean your maf (mass air flow sensor) and you should be as right as rain.

What causes a car to start and then die?

But if there is a fuel leak somewhere, then the proper amount of fuel won’t be able to make it to the combustion chamber. This might cause the engine to still start, but it won’t be able to keep it running. That is why it will die almost immediately after it starts.

Why does my Car start after I fill up the gas tank?

When I fill the gas tank up, the car has trouble starting. It happened several times already. I would then try for a while until I start it up again. After that, the car would run fine until I fill the gas tank up the following time. I went to a shop for this but they couldn’t fix it. Do you have any idea why this happens? Thank you.

What happens when you fill the gas tank to the brim?

When the tank is going to be completely filled the proper procedure is to allow the pump to shut off automatically. Add no more fuel after this initial shut off. Over filling the tank by filling to “the brim” can cause the evaporative emissions system to be damaged or rendered inoperative.

Why does my Jetta GLS not start in the morning?

Have a 97 Jetta GLS that starts and runs fine in the mornings and nights when its cool, but if left in the sun past mid morning it won’t start. Any idea of the probable cause for this?

When to remove negatave terminal from VW Jetta?

ALWAYS remove the negatave terminal 1st and install negative last!!! i have a 2001 VW Jetta 1.8t, 5-speed manual, it starts fine and runs fine for about 20-30 seconds and then loses all power (not lighting and such but engine power).

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