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Can a faulty muffler choke an engine causing it to sputter and stall?
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∙ 15y ago
A faulty muffler will not cause this but a clogged catalytic converter will.
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What causes engine to sputter and smoke from the exhaust?
If the smoke is black it could be caused by a faulty fuel pressure regulator which could be causing the engine to get too much fuel.
WHEN ITS WARM OUTSIDE AFTER RUNNING ITS SPITS AND SPUTTERS?
It is possible that your car has a faulty oxygen sensor that is effected by the humidity and heat. This will create a rich or lean fuel mixture causing the car to sputter. It should be brought to a mechanic for a tune up.
Why does my vw golf engine cut off when it gets warm?
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Can a faulty thermostat on a 97 eclipse cause the car to run poorly after heating up spit and sputter?
IF YOUR CAR IS HEATING UP(OVERHEATING) AND YOU STILL DRIVING IT, A FAULTY THERMOSTAT IS THE LEAST OF YOUR PROBLEM.
Your check engine light comes on when your car shakes what is wrong?
When the engine light comes on and the car shakes at the same time, it could be the spark plugs or ignition coils are faulty. Misfiring is causing the car to shake.
Will the engine temp senor make the temp gage work incorrectly?
Yes it will as well as give your computer a faulty reading causing it to run and idle very rough
Why does a 2004 Ford Explorer intermittently stall when the cruise control is on?
The dealer says it is a faulty abs module causing the engine to go into shut down. no recall from Ford.
Radiator fan comes on right away when you turn the car on?
It may be that the engine coolant temprature sensor has gone faulty. It may well be sending the wrong signal to the ECM causing the ECM to think the engine is hot when in fact the engine is cold.
What would cause engine coolant to leak?
Could be, worn bearing/seal in water pump, loose hose clamp, faulty hose, faulty radiator, faulty gaskets, faulty heater core, faulty freeze plugs in engine block, faulty radiator cap, cracked cylinder head,
What is the trouble when the check engine lite is on?
Faulty catalytic converter, or sensors in exhaust faulty
On your 1997 f-150 will faulty speed abs sensor cause check engine light to stay on?
Possibly. _________________________________________ Auto Zone will check your engine light FREE... In addition, tell you exactly what is causing you problem. No more guessing.
What is causing the headlights to not turn on checked bulbs and fuses?
faulty switch
