Why does my engine die when I put it in drive?
The primary cause is overfilling the non-vented fuel tank. Stop pumping gas into the tank when the nozzle first clicks off. Don’t try to squeeze every last drop of fuel into the tank. A mechanic will need to inspect the charcoal canister for fuel contamination.
Can a transmission cause a car to stall?
An automatic transmission can also cause a car to stall, but that’s a much bigger problem. If the torque converter isn’t engaging and disengaging correctly, or if the automatic transmission fluid is old or leaking, the transmission could slip and cause your car to stall.
Why does my truck stall when shifting into Park?
Also if i rev up the engine while shifting into drive the engine still drops significantly in rpms, but does not stall. Once in drive it operates great. Shifting into park, reverse and neutral are normal. I’ve already replaced the neutral safety switch and idle air control valve with no success.
Why does my Chrysler van stall when I put it in reverse?
If the clutch stays on at a stop then it will kill the engine with much the same feel as coming to a stop without pressing the clutch on a manual trans, quickly dragging the engine down. Why is the van able to shift into and drive in reverse?
What should I do if my car stalls when shifting into drive?
However if I start my car in neutral and shift into drive everything is fine. Also if i rev up the engine while shifting into drive the engine still drops significantly in rpms, but does not stall. Once in drive it operates great.
What causes a truck to stall at idle?
Cleaning and/or making an adjustment to the throttle body may correct the problem. Engine running at idle, plug the IAC passage, and the RPM (revolutions per minute) should be at or near 400 rpm. A vacuum leak present could also cause the engine idle to be improperly controlled and needs to be identified before any adjustments are made.