Stalling when gas pedal pressed down quickly or too fast also happening when stopping at lights and sometimes during idle.
Just purchased this 1998 Chrysler Cirrus LXI 2.5 liter V6. The car is stalling every time I press the gas pedal down more than just a little. If I two foot the gas and brake I can keep it running most of the time, but I have to be very delicate with the gas pedal. When I stop for traffic the car often stalls unless I keep the gas pushed down slightly. The car sometimes stalls while in idling in park, but not as often. The car often stalls as soon as it is shifted into gear. When I first purchased the car a few days ago the engine light was on, I drove it a few city blocks then about 10 miles o
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Hey there. It sounds like you may have a mass air sensor problem or an intake leak between the throttle body and mass air sensor. This is a perfect example of why you should have a mechanic conduct a pre-purchase inspection. The inspection would have identified the vehicle has problems before you decided to purchase it. My best recommendation now would be to have a local expert, like one from YourMechanic, come to your car’s location to diagnose the stalling issue and have this corrected properly.
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There are three major causes for a stalled engine: A lack of fuel, a lack of air flow and improper ignition. Running out of fuel is one of the most common causes of engine stalling, but dirty fuel injectors or a plugged fuel filter can also be the culprit. Your engine needs air to run properly as well.
The car will stall if the valve is too clogged or when it finally fails. Suppose a small amount of pressure keeps the car running at a stop while holding the accelerator pedal down, the idle control valve may require attention. In most late model cars, this problem will usually trigger the Check Engine light.
What could the problem be? There are a range of reasons why your car is juddering when you accelerate. Your vehicle could have dirty fuel injectors, a damaged fuel pump, a blocked catalytic converter, a faulty mass airflow sensor, broken spark plugs, or even an accumulation of moisture.
Why does my car not accelerate when I push the gas? A car not accelerating properly can be caused by a number of things. It could be due to the throttle body, gas tank, spark plugs, or the ECU. It could also be because you have a dirty air filter or a clogged fuel filter.
Some of the most common sensors that lead to engine stalling include the mass airflow sensor (MAF), engine coolant temperature sensor (ECT) and manifold absolute pressure sesnsor (MAP). The idle air control valve (IAC) and exhaust gas recirculation valve (EGR) are also well known for causing engine stalling.
If your car is not accelerating, the first thing to check is the air filter. The air provided to the engine for the combustion process passes through an air filter, which catches all the impurities and debris present in the air. With continuous usage, the air filter gets clogged and doesn`t let air pass through it.
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Stalling when gas pedal pressed down quickly or too fast also happening when stopping at lights and sometimes during idle.
ANSWER : Hey there. It sounds like you may have a mass air sensor problem or an intake leak between the throttle body and mass air sensor. This is a perfect example of why you should have a mechanic conduct a pre-purchase inspection. The inspection would have identified the vehicle has problems before you decided to purchase it. My best recommendation now would be to have a local expert, like one from YourMechanic, come to your car’s location to diagnose the stalling issue and have this corrected properly.
I have 97 nissan altima, It stalls when I stop at stop lights and idle, the RPM vibrates and falls down and the lights come on, it
ANSWER : Hi there. Usually when you have a problem like this, it is caused by fuel system components that are clogged with excessive carbon build-up or deposits. This creates a restriction in the efficient flow of fuel and can cause the vehicle to stall. It’s also possible that emissions system components like EGR valve, mass air flow sensors or O2 sensors are faulty. I would recommend having a professional mechanic come to your location and complete a car starts the dies inspection, so they can pinpoint the source of your issues and recommend the right repairs.
Idle problems when stopped. Car stops running. 4WD and Check engine lights on and solid. Gas cap tightened to verify
ANSWER : What you are describing sounds like a dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor monitors air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the motor. This sensor relays vital information to the ECM which uses this to make adjustments to fuel supply to the motor. A dirty or faulty sensor can cause an imbalanced air/fuel load to be supplied to the motor which results in an over fueling or under fueling situation depending on the conditions. This type of inconsistent fuel supply to the motor may cause a hesitation, loss of power, a jerking reaction, potentially a bit of black exhaust smoke and typically a strong smell of fuel when this sensor is malfunctioning. I would suggest having a professional from Your Mechanic come to your home to diagnose and inspect your vehicle.
My Camry 2001 stalls when I stop on lights and take my foot off the gas pedal and it also evaporates coolant but never heats up?
ANSWER : Hello. These issues can be related. Since the vehicle is losing coolant that needs to be addressed first as it can cause stalling. I usually do a pressure test of the system to see if I can find any leaks. If no leaks are present then I do a block test to see if there is an internal problem such as a bad head gasket. If you are not getting coolant leaking externally then this will be an internal engine problem as coolant should not just disappear. If there is not a cooling system issue then the idling problem is almost always a bad idle control valve. These fail all of the time on this engine and cause this. The idle control valve is used by the computer to change the idle speed when there is an extra load on it to keep it from stalling. If you would like to have this cooling system loss and idle problem checked out, consider YourMechanic, as a certified mechanic can come to your home or office to diagnose and repair this.
2007 Honda Pilot Check Engine Light and VSA light on and idling at higher RPM, problem with acceleration
ANSWER : Hi there. The Vehicle Stability Assist light typically will trigger when the system has been disabled and it not the source of misfiring or acceleration issues in most cases. Since your check engine light is illuminated as well, it is highly probably that the root source of this issue will be discovered by having a professional mobile mechanic complete a check engine light inspection. This will permit them to download all stored error codes and correctly diagnose the root issues your Honda Pilot is experiencing and recommend the right repairs.
Car almost stalled, steering wheel locked up, all lights on dashboard came on, pushed gas pedal and nothing happened.
ANSWER : Hi there. When the engine is stalling and sputtering, this is an indication that the fuel system has lost pressure. Check the fuel pump relay and see if it is hot and if its clicking on when the key is turned on. If the relay is hot when the engine stalls or sputters, then there is an issue with the wiring to and from the fuel pump or the fuel pump maybe weak. For the steering column to lock up, the locking solenoid in the steering column losing power when the engine stalls. This could be an issue with the ignition switch as the solenoid is energized with the key turning in the ’ON’ position. The shaking could be either the brake rotors are worn causing the shaking when the brakes are applied or if the brakes are not applied, then the CV Shafts could have a joint that is felt when loaded when coasting. I suggest checking out the rotors, CV Shafts, the fuel pump relay, and the ignition switch. If you need further assistance with your engine stalling, shaking, and sputtering, then seek out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you.
When stopped waiting at a stop light, the engine RPMs will drop a bit and it sometimes stalls out.
ANSWER : This is a common sign of a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve reads the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds and at idle. This valve is controlled by the vehicle’s computer which will adjust idle speed based upon other measurements such as engine temperature, intake air temperature and electrical system load or voltage. When you accelerate, the engine RPM increases, and as you let off the gas, the RPM slowly returns to the normal idling speed. This is all controlled by the idle air control valve. When the engine RPM drops below the normal range of 750-800 RPM (for most cars), this often times will cause the engine to stall indicating a dirty or faulty idle air control valve. I would recommend having an expert from YourMechanic come to your location to diagnose and repair your idle air control valve.
Engine light on. when accelerate leak a power sometimes. When press a accelerator pedal, sometimes have a noise sound like a snore
ANSWER : Hi there. I would need to know what year your VW is to be able to help you more in depth on this. From what you are explaining it sounds like you may have an injector that is failing or you may have a clog in the exhaust filter, again that depends on the year of the vehicle. From my experience with these vehicles it is usually an injector failure. I usually do an injector balance test to see if any of the injectors are failing. If you’d like support in diagnosing and repairing this issue, a certified YourMechanic technician can be dispatched to your location to help inspect your check engine light.
