Why does the engine stall when I Turn on the headlights?
Sounds like the head lights are stealing ground from another circuit cause the car to shut off. Do you have a multimeter to do some testing? helpful? Yes I do. As a matter of fact I check the alternator and battery first. helpful? Do you have daytime running lights? helpful? No daytime running lights or fog lights. helpful?
Why is the Check Engine light not working?
If the ECU can’t get a clear signal, the engine may fail to start or die immediately after starting. Your ECU should throw a check engine light if there is no signal from the crankshaft or camshaft position sensors. Get this code read if you can, as it may tell you the exact wire that is causing the issue.
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 causes a car to shut off at a stop light?
My Engine Shuts Off When I Reach a Stop Light An engine that stalls when you reach a stop light or while idling may point to a faulty idle air control solenoid (IAC). The computer uses the IAC solenoid to bypass the throttle valve and inject more air, depending on engine operating conditions.
What happens when I Turn on the headlights?
Engine runs fine until I turn on the headlights, then it slowly dies. When I disconnect the head lights at the headlight it won’t start. When I pull the headlight fuses it dies and won’t start.
Why does my car stall when I Turn on the headlights?
When I pull the headlight fuses it dies and won’t start. When I disconnect the light switch at the dash it won’t start. The 4 way flashers and blinkers only work when the key is in on position, when engine is running neither the flashers or turn signals work.
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.
My Engine Shuts Off When I Reach a Stop Light An engine that stalls when you reach a stop light or while idling may point to a faulty idle air control solenoid (IAC). The computer uses the IAC solenoid to bypass the throttle valve and inject more air, depending on engine operating conditions.
What’s the problem with the headlight switch on a Hyundai Sonata?
Headlight Switch problem of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata 1 Failure Date: 10/18/2020 The headlamp switch appears to have a malfunction. Touching it to turn on the blinker or the bright lights can cause the headlights and dashboard lights to flicker.
What happens if the headlight switch does not work?
If the headlight switch completely fails it may prevent all of the vehicle’s lights from functioning. You may find that when you go to turn on the headlights, none of the modes will turn on any of the lights. A vehicle without any functioning lights is not safe to drive, especially in low light and nighttime situations.
Why does my Hyundai shut off while driving?
There was a recall on this a few years ago. Hyundai contracted out the fuel pumps and many of them failed on the road. Talk to the dealer Thanks for the help. The first time the car stalled while driving all the dash board lights came on – check engine, battery, etc… The next time, nothing, the car just shut off.
Headlight Switch problem of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata 1 Failure Date: 10/18/2020 The headlamp switch appears to have a malfunction. Touching it to turn on the blinker or the bright lights can cause the headlights and dashboard lights to flicker.
Why is my Hyundai Elantra stalling at stoplights?
A dirty throttle body can lead to stalling in your Elantra. If you let off of the gas coming to a stoplight and it stalls for a second or two and recovers itself, it very well could be a dirty throttle body that is causing the problem. Here’s a great YouTube video from EricTheCarGuy. on how to clean a throttle body.
Sounds like the head lights are stealing ground from another circuit cause the car to shut off. Do you have a multimeter to do some testing? helpful? Yes I do. As a matter of fact I check the alternator and battery first. helpful? Do you have daytime running lights? helpful? No daytime running lights or fog lights. helpful?
Can a Hyundai Accent stall at a red light?
See all problems of the 2013 Hyundai Accent . The car will stall while running then will turn over but not start for a brief period of time. It has done this while sitting at a red light or in motion rounding a corner. See all problems of the 2009 Hyundai Accent .
Why does my car stall when I start the car?
Engine stalling problems can be caused by, almost anything but, are usually sensor related. A cold engine needs a fairly rich fuel mixture to start, and to idle smoothly while it warms up. What do you look for when the car starts to shake and sputter eventually causing engine stalling.
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.
What to do if your car is stalling at the slip light?
In very rare occasions, the ECM has an internal failure. Checking for output signals at the computer will reveal if this is the case. This can also be tested at the sensor to avoid removing dash components. I suggest having a qualified technician perform an inspection to avoid replacing unnecessary parts.
What makes an engine stall in a car?
There are three things an engine needs in order to run: fuel, air, and ignition. Ignition means spark, by the way. If one or more of these three things isn’t present or doesn’t happen at the right time, you’ll soon find your car stalling out. The problems that present themselves might be worse than a simple check engine light.
What should I do if my car is stalling?
If you’ve experienced your engine stalling, you know the feeling. You need your engine running to get to your destination, whether that’s work, school or running errands. If your engine stalls, the cost of repairs might make selling your car the best option.
Why does my check engine light flash on?
Your idle air control valve controls the idle speed of your engine, and if it goes bad, your car might idle too high or start stalling. Your car’s “Check Engine” or “Service Engine Soon” light can flash on for more than 1,400 different reasons, and in the coming months, we’re going to share with you what some of those reasons are.
Why do the lights stay on when the engine is off?
It may also be a short in the switch but that is not as likely. The retained power relay may be failing or the control module itself may be failing. I typically access the module and see if it will stop supplying power when it times out. If it does not, then the module is bad.
What causes an engine to stall at idle?
If the ISC valve is gummed up with fuel varnish or dirt, it may stick, preventing the engine from maintaining the proper idle speed when the throttle closes. A faulty idle speed control circuit may also allow the engine to stall when idling if it fails to compensate for idle loads placed on the engine by the charging system or A/C compressor.
Engine runs fine until I turn on the headlights, then it slowly dies. When I disconnect the head lights at the headlight it won’t start. When I pull the headlight fuses it dies and won’t start.
Why is my hazard light not working on my Harley?
Check the hazard light box and make sure all signal wires are attached. Check the flasher for functionality (turn signal relay). The wiring for the turn signal lights goes through the turn signal switch. This means that the turn signal switch may be bad. If only one light (or one side) isn’t working, check the power to the bulb plug-in connections.
Why are my turn signals not flashing on my Harley Davidson?
If you are stuck with having to manually cancel the turn signals, the problem could be found in connectivity to the speedometer or the TSSM. Check the switches. Check for loose or disconnected wires to the speedometer. Check the tip switch that cancels if the bike falls over.
How many bulbs are in a turn signal Flasher?
Go ahead and replace the bulbs with hotter ones that draw more amperage. A turn signal flasher is like a circuit breaker that trips under a load and automatically resets (flashes). Each side (left and right) turn signal is two bulbs (minimal load) and four bulbs for the emergency flasher (maximum load).