What causes a car to stall when the brake is applied?
Stalling can also happen if there is a brake line obstruction, either by a chunk of rust or a pinched brake line. Air in the brake fluid from a hole in the system can prevent proper pressure to the brakes.
What happens when you hit the brakes suddenly?
The TCC unlocking is completely plausible. But also try this – sit at idle and hit the brakes in a way that is equivalent to one of these episodes. What happens? It depends on what the problem is, but my guess is no. Warranty is unlimited miles and unlimited time as long as original owner. Lifetime powertrain warranty per Dodge website:
Why does my car stall when off the throttle?
(That “test” takes a brake booster leak out). One is the TCC as mentioned. The other is a somewhat sluggish idle air control (IAC) valve. This is an electrically controlled valve that is what regulates the air when you’re off of the throttle (e.g. at idle). If it is sticking it might not be opening up fast enough.
What to do if your car stalls when idle in Park?
Look at the ground wires connecting to the frame or engine. Check the battery cables. Remove clean and replace both ends of any such wire. tried slamming on brakes when idle in park – did not affect the engine in any way. Car continued running as usual. Then I think you have 2 main possibilities. (That “test” takes a brake booster leak out).
What causes a car to stall when braking suddenly?
Your torque converter has a lock-up feature to improve gas mileage…If you stop very suddenly, sometimes you can beat the computer and bring the car to a stop with the converter locked, which will stall the engine…Normally, the converter unlocks as you brake to a stop, allowing the engine to idle…
Can a car stop at the same rate as you?
Your car should be capable of stopping at that same rate, given application of the same amount of brake pedal by you. The following distance you use at a given speed is not to allow your brakes to work but rather to account for your reaction time… the time between when the car ahead of you begins to brake and when you begin to brake as well.
Can a stalled car be at fault in a rear end collision?
Even if the car has pulled over onto the shoulder, you may not be at fault. A lot of highway shoulders are too small for a car, leaving the stalled car sticking out into traffic. And if the stalled car does not have their hazard lights on, this is a good defense on your part – especially if the collision happened at night.
Look at the ground wires connecting to the frame or engine. Check the battery cables. Remove clean and replace both ends of any such wire. tried slamming on brakes when idle in park – did not affect the engine in any way. Car continued running as usual. Then I think you have 2 main possibilities. (That “test” takes a brake booster leak out).