Why does my car sometimes turn off?
If your car shuts off after you stop it is because the engine is very sensitive at idle. This can be caused by many things but is usually caused by a lean fuel mixture, causing the idle to drop too low. A faulty throttle body can also cause this.
Why does my Hyundai Sonata shut down while driving?
The engine needs a strong ground to the chassis in order for your Sonata’s various electrical systems to work. If that cable is corroded, there could be problems such as misfiring, slow/no starts, or even the engine dying while driving. This is a common cause of many “gremlins”.
Why does my car shut off while driving?
If your engine is running fine and then it just suddenly dies, one of these three things was abruptly taken away. It’s usually fuel. The most common reason that a vehicle shuts off when driving is a lack of fuel. The most likely cause is an empty fuel tank aided by a fuel gauge that’s not as accurate as it looks.
Can a low oil level cause a car to shut off?
Can low oil cause a car to shut off? Low engine oil level does usually not cause your car to shut off. However, if it is too low so your oil pressure is getting low – the car can shut off the engine for safety reasons. This is often in newer cars, though.
Why does my car shut off when I turn the key?
The ignition switch is installed behind the ignition lock and get’s turned while you turn the key to start the car. Inside of this switch, small metal plates can build up corrosion and rust. If this happens, one of these plates may lose connection, and the whole ignition will get switched off.
What happens when Hyundai Sonata engine shut off without warning?
Each time the engine shut off there was no warning except the sudden loss of power. Each time the engine shut off the car was in motion and had a high potential of causing an accident. Sonata recall: well for starters I almost got hit by a 18 wheeler because the car shut off on the interstate while I was driving.
Where did the 2011 Hyundai Sonata engine fail?
2011 Hyundai Sonata Engine failed on the first day of our holiday trip to Seattle while driving in a remote location of the mountainous British Columbia interior. We started hearing a metallic ratcheting noise, and within 5 minutes, the car stalled. Flagging down a driver (no cell coverage) we drove into a town 25 miles away.
What makes a Hyundai engine stall or shut off?
Sensors can also cause a Hyundai engine to stall or shut off. Most sensor fails will send the computer into a “limp home” mode. The car will run badly, but it will at least get you to a mechanic or home.
If your engine is running fine and then it just suddenly dies, one of these three things was abruptly taken away. It’s usually fuel. The most common reason that a vehicle shuts off when driving is a lack of fuel. The most likely cause is an empty fuel tank aided by a fuel gauge that’s not as accurate as it looks.