When did my car start stalling while driving?
Engine stalling/shutting off while driving!!! So I bought my car in September 2013, brand new with 311 miles on it. I drove it around with no problems up until March 2014 when the car then decided to start stalling/shutting off while I was driving it.
What causes a car to stop while driving?
The crankshaft sensor is a necessary part to make your car engine running on a lot of car models. On some car models, you do also have a camshaft position sensor, which the car uses if the camshaft sensor is faulty. In this case, a faulty crankshaft position sensor may not cause the car to stop entirely.
What happens when your car shuts off while driving?
If your car suddenly stops running, the alternator may have gone bad. A faulty alternator will cut the power supply to vital car components, and you will notice the lights turning off in the dash or the engine abruptly losing power. Mostly if your alternator is going bad, you will experience a red battery light on your dashboard now and then.
What to do if your car stalls while idling?
If air can’t go through the air ports when needed, the engine may stall when you reach a stop or while the engine is idling. Locate the IAC around the throttle body. Unplug the IAC solenoid electrical connector. Remove the solenoid from the throttle body.
Engine stalling/shutting off while driving!!! So I bought my car in September 2013, brand new with 311 miles on it. I drove it around with no problems up until March 2014 when the car then decided to start stalling/shutting off while I was driving it.
What should you do if your car shuts off while driving?
When you own a car, it is your responsibility to care for it. Many car owners seem to think a car runs on magic dust. You have to continually check oil, gas, coolant, etc., to make sure your car stays fit for a long time. Having basic knowledge about your car can help you counter a mechanical problem like your car shutting off while driving.
The crankshaft sensor is a necessary part to make your car engine running on a lot of car models. On some car models, you do also have a camshaft position sensor, which the car uses if the camshaft sensor is faulty. In this case, a faulty crankshaft position sensor may not cause the car to stop entirely.
How many times has a car engine shut off while driving?
#1 – #3 (March 2014): I was sitting in traffic and I was stopped completely. I put the car in gear and went to drive up a little but the car didn’t move. Engine shut off and I didn’t even realize it. The car started right up and had no problems idling. That happened 3 times within 5 minutes.