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car dies when running then hard to start ,if it will start
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Have a 2003 Chevy Malibu with a 3.1 starts for a brief period of time but won't stay running why is this?
It depends on how long the car stays running for. If it turns over and then shuts down after a few seconds and sputters it could be a fuel filter. If the car runs for a few mins and then dies out it could be a computer problem. The ECM might be starting to go.
Can you ruin a car engine by running the air or heat while sitting in one place for an extended period of time?
Who told you that? No you can't ruin a car engine by running the air or heat while sitting in one place for an extended period of time. It's not good for the engine to sit for a long time running because oil builds up on the seals and such but that's about it.
The engine of a car left running for a long period of time becomes hot because?
No airflow through rad
How do you check if my alternator is bad or my batter is bad in my car?
If the car won't start, jump it off. While it is running, remove the positive cable from the battery. If the car dies, then your alternator is bad. If it keeps running then you may have a bad battery.
Do dogs smell bad before they die?
Actually that depends on how it dies, if it is dies from like starvation yes it does smell because it lays there for a long period of time VS. a dog getting ran over by a car and getting buried quickly.
Car still running after turned off and key removed from ignition?
The throttle may be jammed. If the car has been unused for a period of time make sure that the throttle mechanisms are well lubricated.
If the car battery dies because the door was left ajar will just boosting the battery and running the car be enough or do you need a new battery?
It should come back after running the engine if the battery is good.
How do you know if your alternator went out?
The car will not start after driving for a period of time. The lights are very dim while the engine is running and get darker , or the battery light is on in the dashboard.
If the alternator is bad and the car dies will it prevent the car from starting to protect the battery?
no the car wont start because the battery is dead, it was discharged by running it and not being recarged by the alt
Where in New Jersey can I buy temporary car insurance?
Temporary car insurance is for anyone that needs a policy to cover a car for a short period of time Temporary car insurance is for anyone that needs a policy to cover a car for a short period of time Temporary car insurance is for anyone that needs a policy to cover a car for a short period of time?
What would be wrong with a car if you drive without oil and the car dies while smoking from under the hood?
If you drive your car without oil and it dies, your engine has seized. Time to replace the engine or the vehicle.
How do you tell if the alternator needs replacing?
With the car or truck running disconnect only the positive side of the battery ... if it stays running that means the alternator is good if it dies then it needs replacing
