Why does my car die when I stop at a light?

Why does my car die when I stop at a light?

If your car stalls out at red lights, it means that your engine suddenly can’t control the idle. When your engine loses the ability to control the idle, this could be due to several factors, including the following: A malfunctioning or dirty mass air flow sensor.

What makes a car die when coming to a stop?

Unmetered air entering the engine will also lean the air fuel mixture, causing the engine to stall at idle or while coming to a stop. A faulty or worn fuel pump or some other component in the fuel delivery system can cause the engine to stall at stops.

What is it called when a car shuts off at stop light?

The concept of the stop-start system is simple. It automatically shuts off the engine when the vehicle is at rest to cut fuel use and eliminate idle emissions.

Why does my Toyota Camry stall at a light?

Over the last 8 months, my 2002 V6 Camry with 105,000 miles on it, has had intermittent stalling when I stop at a light on the Bronx River Parkway. The car is dead for about 3 minutes and then starts up again.

When did my Toyota Camry engine shut off?

See all problems of the 2014 Toyota Camry . 2007 Toyota Camry bought used with 62,500 miles on October 4, 2016. On October 8th I was exiting off the highway slowly easing off the gas pedal to decrease my speed and my car shuts down!!!! stops running !!!

What causes the brake light to turn on on a Toyota Camry?

Continue reading to find out what is causing the brake light to turn on. This article applies to the Toyota Camry (1997-2011). Most of the problems at hand with a lingering emergency brake light on your dash are very easy to diagnose, and since this car is fitted with an OBD-II system, easy to have a mechanic inspect.

Why is my Toyota Camry unsafe to drive?

Mechanic reported that the car was unsafe to drive because the throttle might get stuck open causing a runaway. Car mileage was 32,743. Old part is not available. The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry.