Why is my car turning off when I slow down?
When the actuator malfunctions, the engine gets no signal for idling speed and stops working. Clogged or restricted EGR Valve: If your EGR valve is clogged, dirty, or defective it can cause your car to stall, idle erratically, or sputter, depending on whether it is stuck open or closed.
What causes a car to shut off while driving?
If the computer system or ignition system of your vehicle has electrical problems, it will fail to send the proper electrical signal to the engine. This will cause the engine to ultimately stop. You may see the check engine warning light flash on your dashboard right before this happens.
Why does my car shut off after a sharp turn?
You may notice that every time you drive over a bump on the road or take a sharp turn, the radio, lights and engine suddenly shut off. This is not only frustrating but a safety issue. After a few minutes, the engine and the rest of the electrical accessories may start working again.
What do you need to know about car safety shutdown?
The airbags and any other equipment requiring an electrical signal are activated. The BIU is activated to eliminate the risk of sparks igniting any leaked fuel. Shut down the engine’s fuel injection system. SEVER the power supply from the battery to the entire vehicle.
When do I slow down, engine shuts off inspection?
received a When I slow down and stop the car, engine shuts off Inspection. Your car is designed to run like a well-oiled machine, but sometimes that machine struggles in unexpected places. There’s not always a warning light to alert you of this, but sometimes your car will be driving fine at road speed, only to die when you slow down and stop.
Clogged or restricted EGR Valve: If your EGR valve is clogged, dirty, or defective it can cause your car to stall, idle erratically, or sputter, depending on whether it is stuck open or closed.
Why does my Volkswagen Passat have a delay in acceleration?
Owners with the 3.6L initially reported a delay in accelerating, especially when the car was not stopped but slowly rolling with engine at low rpms, and then attempting sudden acceleration. This delay would last 1-2 seconds, where there would be no power. Some thought it could be dangerous when you are trying to turn in front of incoming traffic.
Is there a problem with my VW Passat?
This hessitation is noticible from a rolling stop or while trying to excelerate when the car is in motion. It is not terrible, but it is noticable. Anyways, here’s a link to the TSB addressing this issue. According to others on VWVORTEX, the software fix works.
Is there tip lag on a VW Passat?
The “tip lag” has been around as of this writing for 10 years. Audi has it, VW has it, BMW has it, Porsche has it and I assume Mercedes has it and so on. Versions of these cars were released that did not have it, however.
What to do when your Passat hesitates to start?
So i decided to try the procedure on my car: 2) wait for all the information lights to cycle normaly, about 30 seconds. 3) Push the gas pedal all the way to the floor, hold it for about 5 seconds. 4) release gas pedal slowly. 5) Start the car (you must do this for the reset to take effect).