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A defective water pump can indirectly cause to shut off. Either through overheating, or, if the vehicle is so equipped, a sensor designed to protect the engine in the event of engine overheating.
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Can a bad water pump cause your car to stall?
A bad water pump can cause your car to stall if the bearing has failed or it is causing overheating. A seized bearing will put excessive strain on the engine and stall it out.
How do you know your water pump is working?
get out of your car find it turn on your car and get out feel the pump if it vibrates it is working if not get a new one
What can cause a car to pour antifreeze out of automobile?
bad water pump
What is the Cause of car overheating after the Water pump has been replaced and there are no leaks from coolant?
It could just be that the water pump is not properly working. Have you checked all the could-be causes for your car overheating if not then do so.
What will cause the water to not flow freely and the car overheat?
A bad thermostat, or in rare cases, a bad water pump.
Can a fuel pump relay cause a car to stall after starting?
A fuel pump relay switch can cause your car to stall after starting. A malfunctioning fuel pump relay switch can cause your car to not start at all.
Can driving with a broken thermostat on your car eventually make your water pump go bad?
Probably not in the context you had in mind. If the thermostat is constantly open, however, it can cause the water pump to run excessively or even continuously, and that'll cause the pump to wear out faster.
What is a water pump in a car?
In a car the water pump circulates coolant through the engine and to the radiator.
Can a damaged water pump cause a car to over heat?
Yes. The water pump is the heart of the cooling system, it needs to be in good working order to keep the engine cool.
Can you drive your car with water pump bad?
It is not recommended, overheating can cause severe damage that cost a lot more than just replacing the pump.
Will low oil cause the car to overheat?
No low oil will not cause your car to overheat. But there is a couple other things that can cause your car to over heat, like a bad thermostate that's located in the block of the engine or can be the water pump not cycling the water into the engine. Hope this helps
Can a water pump make a car run hot?
yes but i would start with the thermstat that will cause the car to ouer heat also Yes.
