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Questions tagged [stall]

An engine unintentionally stop running. Often caused by overloading or lugging with a manual transmission, an engine may also stall due to mechanical or electrical problems.

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Why do cars die after removing jumper cables?

I work at an auction site where we have to move cars from one spot to another. Often, we get a car with a dead battery that we have to jump. I've noticed that if the jumper cables are removed a second or two after the car has started, it dies. To…
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WHY does an engine stall? (manual transmission)

Before you write off my question as one that's been answered a million times already, I want to clarify. I understand that the engine needs to go a certain rpm and when you try to engage the clutch at once from a full stop, the engine does not have…
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Rough idle @ stoplights - O2 sensors reading zero voltage

I have an '05 4.7L Dodge Dakota that has had an issue with rough idle for over a year now. It seems to only happen after coming to a stop at a traffic light. It seems to happen more often after having driven a long distance but occasionally occurs…
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Non-functional gas pedal, engine stalling, dead battery: broken alternator?

I have a 2005 Nissan Sentra. The following happened twice within a few days: I stopped at a red light. When the light turned green, pressing the gas pedal had no effect at all. However, the car would still move forward at idling speed while in…
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Car stalls/dies suddenly while driving and is not starting again

I own a Indian Make TATA INDICA Ev2 (CR4) Turbo Engine car. I did rebore recently and the mileage was 130,000 KMs. After rebore first service of 3000 km is successfully completed and now I'm facing a problem with sudden stall of the engine while…
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Does stalling damage my car?

I sometimes stall my car, as I have a new one and the biting point is so high. Anyway, someone told me stalling damages my car, but all it does is force the engine to a complete stop... Does constant stalling damage my petrol car?
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Car stalls and won't restart, but disconnecting the battery fixes it?

2005 scion tc 5 speed. 106xxx Yesterday driving home car stalls out on the highway and power steering goes with it. Battery and oil light come on and won't restart immediately. Dash lights still work, headlights etc all work. Cranks over like it…
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Car stalls when coming to a stop except when in neutral

My 2015 Subaru legacy has been having some issues coming to a stop. The car first stalled after coming to a stop 3 weeks ago and then never happened again until today. The first time it happened once, then I couldn’t start the car until I gave it…
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Harley Davidson clattering noise from engine, backfire and failure to start

Harleys are notorious for valve noise or clicking from exhaust, so when my 2011 Ultra with 110 Screamin' Eagle started clattering a bit more than usual I didn't worry too much, but then a few miles later it reacted very loudly when I tried to…
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Idling issues on 1995 Kawasaki ZZR600

The bike was running rough and could not get a constant idle speed. I checked the air filter and it was pretty well shot (contamination, etc.). As I awaited delivery of the new air filter, as a test I ran the bike without the air filter and it had…
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94 Z28 LT1 Camaro. Intermittent stalling/starting problem. Been haunting me forever

94 Z28 LT1 Camaro. Intermittent stalling/starting problem. Been haunting me forever. Typically my car will start fine when it's been sitting overnight. Then I'll drive to the gym which is 2 miles away. The car will sit for the time I'm in the gym…
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My engine stalled and wont restart - after downshifting - Automatic Trans

My engine stalled and wont restart - All I did was downshift... 2005 Chrysler Town & Country Limited. V6 - 3.8 Liter EFI. For some history, a couple days ago I noticed a clicking sound - it sounded like a playing card in spokes - or a helicopter…
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Ford Focus engine cuts out at 3000+ RPM

I should provide a little background to this issue as I believe the two are most likely related. The car is a Ford Focus 2008 1.6 TDCi Diesel (UK) which this year has had a brand new battery and alternator. Most recently I got the error code P242F…
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Could a faulty fuel level sensor cause a vehicle to stall?

I have a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe with just over 90,000 KMs and recently the fuel gauge started to fluctuate wildly. I had the sensor's replaced and filled the tank and it only showed half full. So one of the new sensors was faulty, so that was…
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How to access the Idle Air Control Valve, Renault Clio mk2

I have an idling issue with my Renault Clio mk2 1.2L 2002 - the engine stalls as I slow down at lights and roundabouts etc... I have been searching the web for solutions to this problem, Most answers point towards the Idle Air Control valve needing…
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