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There are various reasons why your car would almost stall when idling. In most cases, this might be an indication of the engine lacking power or capacity due to the failure of the pistons. You should contact a mechanic to diagnose the problem.
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Why would my car almost stall and headlights flicker when I come to a stop... Fine when in park?
It is idling to low, it may be in need of a tune up.
Why would your Dodge Durango stall when idling at a stop light?
Your Dodge Durango may stall when idling at a stop light for a couple of reason. One reason may be that a part needs to be replaced on the car.
What are the symptoms of failing throttle position sensor in Mitsubishi Mirage Car will not idle when warm.?
A failing throttle position sensor will cause idling problems when the car is warm. The failing sensor can also cause the car to stall when idling.
Why does your car stall when idling and on lpg?
If its a turbo car it will stall if the blow off valve is not shutting properly as the pressure drop is too much for the engine to keep turning, same with lpg when you idle the pressure in the engine drops and it will stall you can correct this by changing the timing
Why would a ford contour stall while going around a corner?
i had this happen before. it was before i cleaned out the lower intake manifold. car was running too rich and not getting enough air. when i turned the steering it would put stress on the engine when idling and then stall.
Why would your car shut off with a new battery?
More info will be needed to properly answer your question. There could be a multitude of reasons. Does your vehicle start at all? Does it stall while driving or idling?
Why would a car stall in a car wash?
if you have a cracked distributor cap then water would get inside it and make your car stall.
Why would a car stall when you hit the breaks?
because if you stop immediately then the car will stall.
What would cause a car to intermittently shutter when starting and run but then stall later when idling?
Fuel filter was replaced less than a year ago. Battery is original, factory. Car ('02 Saturn SL1) has about 125,000 miles on it. Problem is intermittent and usually occurs after car has been running and is turned off and back on. One final note: The car will turn over, run, all electrical works, no dimming of headlights. Car can be driven but will stall when idling later. Quick fix seems to be simply turning the car off then back on immediately.
Why would a car want hesitate and stall after having a new transmission?
This may help but it is only a suggestion. If its a manual the idling may be too low. If it controlled by computer this is an area that may need investigation.
Low revs causes car to cut out?
You may need to adjust the throtle or idle of the car. In older cars this is as simple as tightening a cable. So when the car is just idling it will naturally rev higher and not stall.
Would a bad torque converter make a car stall?
yes a bad converter will make car stall
