Why does my car stall after a long ride?
After riding a while and it is hot it will stall at idle but starts back up with no problem. It just will not idle. It will also return to normal and idle fine after stopping for lunch. It sometimes is fine for the rest of the ride. Any Ideas? Check for trouble codes. A failing sensor will often “act up” when warm/hot.
What causes an engine to stall in cold weather?
Engine stalling problems can be hard to find and are often sensor or temperature related. Engine stalling is more likely to occur during cold weather or when starting a cold engine. So, this kind of engine stalling problem often means the engine is not getting enough fuel and/or too much air.
Why does my Harley Davidson stall at a stop sign?
After I’ve been riding for awhile and the engine warms up it will idle stronger and is usually fine, but once in awhile when I start from a stop sign or light it will stall and I’ll have to give it some throttle to start and idle up. Of course it never does it when the dealer has it.
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.
How long does a car run fine before it stalls?
Car runs fine for approximately 10-20 minutes and then starts to sputter and cough and if I don’t increase the RPM’s it will stall. If I increase the RPM’s it will smooth out for a little while, but after a couple of minutes with higher RPM’s it will sputter again and finally stall.
Why does my car stall at highway speeds?
The engine may start and idle fine, but run out of power or even stall at highway speeds. If the engine starts right back up after stalling, the likely cause is low fuel volume delivery because of a weak pump. If the engine is running normally one minute, but suddenly quits, loss of ignition may be the problem.
Why does my 86 Firebird stall and stall?
Your 86 Firebird injection system is way, way different than the Benz which has CIS so even though the complaint may be the same the cause can be something entirely different. The first thing you need to determine is what is missing when it stalls; fuel pressure, or ignition spark.
How can I tell if my car is stalling?
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. You may have to keep the car and drive it for a few days to see if it stalls.
After riding a while and it is hot it will stall at idle but starts back up with no problem. It just will not idle. It will also return to normal and idle fine after stopping for lunch. It sometimes is fine for the rest of the ride. Any Ideas? Check for trouble codes. A failing sensor will often “act up” when warm/hot.
Why does my Harley Davidson start and stall?
All in all it’s a strong running bike and this is usually just a minor annoyance, still if there’s a quick fix I’d love to hear it.Thanks -Bob A: Bob, the most common reason a m/c will act this way is because of an intake leak. Start the bike cold. Mist the intake flanges with brake cleaner.
What causes a car to stall on a cold start?
It also manages the idle under changing engine loads, like when you kick on the air conditioning, turn on the headlights, or turn up the radio. When the idle air control valve malfunctions, you may experience a rough idle or the vehicle may stall entirely. This is especially true on cold starts.
Can a car start and die at the same time?
You’ll hear the engine turning and everything will seem fine. However, there may come a point in time when your car will actually start but then die almost immediately afterward. There is never a convenient time for your car to suddenly quit working on you when you have somewhere to go.