Why does my truck turn off when I hit a bump?
If your vehicle is only stalling when you hit a bump then it will be a loose electrical connection or an electronic part that is sensitive to road shock. This will need to be isolated to locate the issue. The fact that you are flooding the engine with fuel indicates you may be loosing spark to the ignition system.
Why does my car shut off when I go over bumps?
There may be a loose connection somewhere in the electrical portion of your fuel system causing the fuel pump to shut off. The relay may also have gone bad and the bump causes the internal metals to ‘weld’ themselves back together to recreate the connection.
What causes an engine to shut off while driving?
Malfunctioning ignition switch. When the ignition switch is worn down, there can be a loss of power to the engine because of vibration like hitting a rough patch of road. This loss of power causes the engine of the car to die while driving.
Why does my truck cut out at certain speeds?
Years ago I drove a truck that cut out at certain speeds it turned out that the previous driver had put pieces of cardboard in the tank to get back at the Boss. When I accelerated the cardboard was pulled to the outlet filter cutting of the fuel. It was only found by accident when someone suggested cleaning out the tank.
When does the engine shut off in a truck?
Discussion in ‘ Freightliner Forum ‘ started by lucky25, Sep 9, 2013 . HI, I HAVE 2001 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY DETROIT S60 WITH FRESH OERHAUL, AND PROBLEM IS, EVERY TIME I ENTERING A HIGHWAY ENGINE SHUTS OFF BETWEEN 9TH AND 10 GEAR AT 1700 RPM.
Why does my fuel pump cut off while driving?
Ended up being a faulty crank position sensor. Its used to fire right back up. But now when it shuts off it does not crank back at all. Also whenever you turn the key to on the fuel pump doesn’t cut on. But everything else will work. Check to see if you have spark and fuel pressure.
What makes a car stop in the middle of the road?
Alternator troubles make car turns off while driving. Source: The Sun. An error alternator is one of the most expected reasons make your car stop in the middle of the road. So if there is a problem with the car alternator, it loses the ability to charge the electrical system, which actually causes the power drain.