Engine stalls can be really dangerous. They might happen at any time, even when you’re trying to avoid oncoming traffic. Beyond the danger aspect, engine stalling issues are frustrating. They’re often difficult for you as a car owner to diagnose on your own and Keeton Auto Repair wants you to know that you don’t have to deal with this on your own.
Spark Issues
Without spark, your car’s engine has a tough time running. So, if you’re experiencing stalling issues, the problem could be with the spark plugs, their timing, or even with their wiring. Spark plugs can go bad over time, and when they first start to go bad, they might not cause noticeable issues. It’s when the situation gets worse that you start to notice problems like stalling.
Other Electrical Issues
But other electrical problems can give your car’s engine grief, too. If the car isn’t able to keep the battery charged or there’s something wrong with the charging system itself, that can lead to problems with the engine stalling. You might not realize this for what it is, though. It might seem like there’s a problem with the alternator or battery at first.
Sensor Problems
Your car relies on a lot of different sensors to help it to understand what the engine needs. If any of these sensors are malfunctioning or have failed completely, that can lead to engine stalling. Those sensors help the engine control module adjust various different settings to keep the engine working properly. Without them, that can’t happen.
Fuel Issues
If your car isn’t getting fuel to the engine in the right amounts or at the right time, it can stall. But even with functioning fuel lines and fuel injectors, there could be a problem. Fuel that has contaminants in it, even excess water, can be a tough problem for your car’s engine to work around. The result can be backfiring, misfiring, and even stalling that doesn’t seem to make sense from your perspective.
Need help figuring out your car’s stalling issues? Keeton Auto Repair in Overland Park, KS can help you to diagnose even the trickiest engine stalling problems. Give us a call today and we can set up an appointment for engine diagnostic testing. That helps us to figure out what’s going wrong and what your car’s engine needs in order to run perfectly again. We can also help with any routine maintenance that needs to be done.
