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Car Shaking Problems
Car shaking problems are usually the results of mechanical problems. Out of adjustment tires or suspension will make the car shake after reaching a certain speed. Warped brake rotors will also make the car shake when it’s slowing down.
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Can you drive your car if it stalls when idle?
I had that issue with my 02 cougar xr. It started and drove fine but at stop signs or stop lights it would die. There are a couple of ways to fix this. I replaced my IAC valve or idle air control valve and it idled better but after a while it would still stall in the long run, so there's a possibility. Before replacing it take it off and check for cracks and gunk build up. The next step is i checked for any leaks in vacuum hoses. The problem i was having was that my TPS (throttle positioning sensor) had fallen out of my intake system. I hope this helps.
Where can I get my tires balanced, rotated and aligned?
If you are going to get your tires rotated you should also align and balance them. The reason for this is to make sure nothing is out of place. You can get this done at places like AutoZone.
Why is car shaking between 35-65mph just got your tires balance and new front tires?
Most likely it's either a bent wheel, a faulty tire or someone didn't balance it right. Take it back to the tire shop.
Why does your truck shake at 30-45 mph?
Wheels are probably out of balance or you may have a bad tire.
What causes a car's front end to shake not vibrate at idle?
More details would help. Sounds to me like your engine is running with fouled plugs during idle. , EzForJesus
* If it is shaking and rattling check if the engine rocks back and forth when you put it in reverse and then into drive, if so your motor or transmission mounts are worn/broken. If your engine does not rock back and forth, drive around and check to see if there is considerabe loss of torque and horsepower, if so get a free OBD code scan (avail. at most auto part stores.) OBD can detect engine misfires and other problems that could cause shaking. It could also be a bad air filter, bad spark plugs, bad fuel injector, or a problem with the throttle body.
*I'm reading your question as the front end shakes WHILE DRIVING, but not vibrate at idle. Tires are the most common cause of this.
For a low speed shake:
Either a belt inside the tire fails, or there's some separation in the tread area, or there's a 'bubble' in the tire causing the condition. Sometimes, it's just lug nuts that are left loose. All these conditions are dangerous, as a blowout is usually the end result.
For a shake at high speeds:
Usually this is caused by tires being unbalanced. At certain speeds the shake really is noticeable. Rotating your tires from the front to rear will usually identify that problem. (An unbalanced tire in the rear bounces, but the suspension will usually minimize the feel inside the car.)
This may also be caused by severely worn components: ball joints, steering arm, tie rod and tie rod ends. If these components are bad enough to cause you to feel the vibration inside the car, it is too dangerous to drive at that point. Complete loss of control (one or both front wheels not responding to the steering) may result.
My guess would be a misfiring cylinder or worn engine mounts. A fouled plug or bad wire will obviously interfere with normal combustion, and this will cause the car to shake fairly violently and run very rough. Your cars onboard computer may detect the misfire and set the check engine light.
From personal experience, my Honda Civic '97 when I was about to get on the freeway all of a sudden it started to shake really badly. When I started to drive, it was fine. The check engine started flashing every few seconds so I pulled off the freeway to go to a parking lot. I had to stop at a light and again it started shaking violently. It was definitely not a normal engine vibration when sitting at idle. When I took it to the shop and they had looked at it, they said a plug on one of the cylinders had eroded. They explained that the reason why it started shaking was that it went to a 4 cylinder to a 3 cylinder vehicle. That was just my experience with a shaking engine at idle but I'm sure there could be a multitude of reasons on why a car would shake more than normal. .
It could be torsional vibration coming from the transmission. It would be a very good idea to take the car back to the dealer for them to look at.
Why does the car jerk when shifting into 1st 2nd and 3rd gear?
If it's an automatic, your transmission may be dying; if you drive a manual, you're probably letting the clutch out too fast.
Check the fuel pump, if its cold out the fuel will have a harder time reaching the engine. If you have overidling problems, clean the throttle body (put on a new gasket), change the tps sensor and purge solenoid valve. You can do this quite easily yourself, check www.rockauto.com for the parts.
Most common is a lost wheel weight, putting the wheel out of balance, or a damaged tire or bent rim. sometimes it can be other problems, but those are the most common.
Should be in front of the fuel tank on the right side
Is there a rumbling noise when you brake with warped rotors?
There can be. Only way to know is have your brakes and rotors inspected.
Why does your car feel like its going to stall and engine shakes?
Quite possibly a vacuum leak, or problem with fuel flow. Vacuum leaks can be bad at idle and cause it to stall, a fuel problem would make it very difficult to move at all.
Why is your antifreeze disappearing every night but there is no fluid on the ground?
You have an internal leak. You can have a blown head gasket which is very serious and must be repaired immediately.
Why does car shake after you put gas in?
Filling your fuel tank will not make your car shake, unless you got some bad fuel that was contaminated with moisture.
How do you fix vibration at idle in 1989 Ford Festiva?
Probably this is caused by a faulty Motor mount or Transmission mount. Inspect the mounts and if faulty, replace them. They are not repairable. If you have an old car that you cannot find new ones at the McParts store, check out the local Junk Yards......there are sometimes cars other than yours that uses the same parts. Ask the Man for an interchangeability list.
HTH
Chuck, CABGx3
Why is the car temperature dropping while driving?
Cold air flowing through the radiator.
Need to know year, engine size and type of automobile. would sure help answer
your question. Let me know.
What causes a car to shake and smoke?
The car has a problem with the engine. My first and probably correct guess would be a blown head gasket. The symptoms are exactly what you mention.
Why does myour car shack when you are stopped?
if you car shakes when its fully stopped it may be the harmonic balancer, take it to a garage. is it shakes only when you are braking while stopping than have you brakes checked
Why would your car jerk when you accelerate over 55 mph?
The hypothetical reason why your car is jerking at speeds of over 55 MPH is probally due to the transmission slipping as it engages into a higher gear. If there is a hard shift of the transmission at higher speeds you may have to have the vehicle serviced soon. My car was doing this once and I had a tire out of round and ready to blow. I had the same problem. It was only when I took off at first, then when I was driving on the interstate it did it whenever I went over 55 mph and the cruise wouldn't work. I had to get the camshaft sensor replaced, and afterward I had no more problems.
If the problem is only happens when you take off then I would think it is clutch related; Oil on a clutch will cause it to grab,chatter etc. Also, if the clutch has a lot of miles on it, it may be just worn out.If this jerking happens as you drive the vehicle during acceleration , then your vehicle has some tune-up issues such as spark plugs, spark plug wires, cap,rotor.
Why does your steering wheels shake after installing custom 20' wheels on a 2008 Camry?
Out of round tires. Out of balance tires. If wheels were preowned one may be bent. Rotor retainer clips left on face of rotor, causing wheel to be shimmed away from the rotor at that point causing wobble. Advise more info and I can help. Too many variables. The above is normally the obvious. Not all tire shops specialize in custom wheel balancing either. If not satisfied, get a seasoned tire tech to balance them and get his opinion. If push comes to shove, ask to be diagnosed on a Hunter Road Force Balancer. Your bigger shops have these. They are made to find and diagnose tire and wheel problems. Good Luck!
Why does the car shake and veer to the left?
Can be low tire pressure in left front tire, brake rotor sticking, or front end out of alignment causing it to veer left.
Shaking can be bent wheel, defective tire, or brakes grabbing.
Have the brakes, tires, and suspension inspected.
What cause a car to idle and shake the steering wheel and hard to pull?
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