What to do when your car stalls at a stop?
Often, all you need is clean the sensing element using mass airflow sensor cleaner. When checking the sensor, verify that there are no air leaks in the air ducts between the sensor and throttle body. Confirm the air cleaner hoses and ducts are properly connected.
Why does my car stall when I change the spark plugs?
Swap out the spark plugs. Spark plugs are used to ignite the mixture of air and gasoline in the engine at the precise moment it’s been compressed by the cylinder. Old, worn out spark plugs may fail to fire, causing a misfire or even making the engine stall.
Why does my car stall at highway speeds?
Usually, a clogging fuel filter will give you the first signs of trouble when driving at highway speeds. Your vehicle may lack power because the amount of fuel is not adequate. Eventually, the filter will block fuel and starve the engine at idle.
Why does my Hyundai Elantra stall at traffic lights?
While slowing down after driving on highway or stopping at an traffic light, the car stalls and loses power steering. Needs to be put in neutral to restart but if stopping at another light, it dies again. See all problems of the 2005 Hyundai Elantra . The car has been stalling since last February, mostly during turns, and while deaccelerating.
Often, all you need is clean the sensing element using mass airflow sensor cleaner. When checking the sensor, verify that there are no air leaks in the air ducts between the sensor and throttle body. Confirm the air cleaner hoses and ducts are properly connected.
Swap out the spark plugs. Spark plugs are used to ignite the mixture of air and gasoline in the engine at the precise moment it’s been compressed by the cylinder. Old, worn out spark plugs may fail to fire, causing a misfire or even making the engine stall.
Usually, a clogging fuel filter will give you the first signs of trouble when driving at highway speeds. Your vehicle may lack power because the amount of fuel is not adequate. Eventually, the filter will block fuel and starve the engine at idle.