Car Stalling Problems

You can find a fuel system diagram for a 1987 Honda Accord online at places like AutoZone and Repair Pal. You can also find this diagram on the Edmunds forum for repairs.

You could need some work on your choke, need a new starter, or check the fuel pump. .

There are several things that can cause your 1990 Volvo 740 to stall while driving. The most common cause is a bad fuel pump.

There are several things that can cause your truck to stall. The most common causes are a lack of fuel or a lack of air. Check your fuel filter and your air filter.

Try using a fuel with a different octane level, and make sure it does not contain a blend of ethenol. Fuels blended with ethenol seem to burn hotter than others and therefore can cause a vapor lock in the fuel system which may be causing your vehicle to die in warmer weather.

I would first check to make sure the security chip is clean and well seated. I had to get mine replaced as my Jeep was doing the same thing.

Another possibility is that that the idle air valve may have carbon and gunk built up on it. This part bolts onto the throttle body, but is relatively easy to get to once the throttle body is unbolted from the engine. It can be cleaned with a can of carb/choke cleaner, which is cheap. You would need to have a set of torx sockets to remove the valve from the throttle body to clean it, but you will only be removing two screws, so I would recommend borrowing some if you don't have any.

There's a high pressure switch on the power steering line that activates when the steering wheel is turned all the way in any direction. This activates the AC compressor, which raises the RPM's. If the switch is not working, then the vehicle could stall.

if you mean stall like when stepping on the gas and it just starts to act as if it got punched in the stomach then this is what i did to my lesabre.First changed the clogged fuel filter,then on half a tank inserted two bottles of dry gas (cost is like 1.60 each from auto zone).Then I ran it down to E and switch the cheap gas from Sunnoco and put in Hess ...no problems.Made a mistake went back to Sunnoco after the problem was gone...it came right back.Went back to Hess no more problems.

im having the same problem im gonna try the crank position sensor today because ive already tried the camshaft position sensor but you should try them both good luck you might need it

IF... the crank sensor was the problem then it might. However, it is unlikely. I agree, although they are known to crack, It usually results in a no start condition from what I have seen.

Your fuel pump is located there and it could be the bearings on the pump or it could be getting air in the fuel is a lubricant for the bearings and when there is no fuel it is possible you could hear the bearings - my guess your fuel pump is packin up but do check for air leaks

A serious vacuum leak could cause that.

It doesn't have one.

trying checking your o2 sensors if not then one of your wiring might be sticking out from the core of the wire if you dont know then head to your local dealer ship for a inspection

If you are completely oblivious, yes, but if so really you shouldn't be driving anyway.

Check all rubber hoses near manifoil, than check manifoil gasket and carb body gasket, If all fails check flange or converter, than check idle jet and switch in carb.

That would be the servo. Get it fixed immediately. Not expensive, Less than 100 pounds.

If the car runs fine while driving and cuts off ONLY when you are idling (foot completely off the gas pedal and RPM's at idle speed) then your idle air control valve my need adjusting or need to be replaced, or idle air passage make have been blocked off by excessive carbon build-up. If build-up is the problem, a good removal and cleaning will do the trick or an off the shelf spray cleaner may get the job done as well.

Could also be clogged fuel injection system. Try a fuel treatment with a full tank of gas.if a older model GM front wheel drive it could be the lock-up solenoid on the transmission. or it could be a stopped up catalytic converter on about any make and model.

First thing id do is check and change the fuel filter, its usually checked by blowing air through it (in the arrow direction) if no air flows through or it blows through slowly then its more than likely plugged change it and go from there. sometimes after all avenues have been followed and the problem still exists i have seen the sock on the fuel pump be plugged and do the same. it will run great while accelerating but stall at idle due to not enough fuel pressure.

It could be a problem with the car not getting enough fuel, or it may have something to do with one or more of the sensors, such as the Mass Airflow Sensor. Is your check engine light on? If it is then its most likely a faulty or dirty sensor.

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Please chect the EGR valve to see if it is stuck open with a chunk of carbon. This will cause an internal vacumn leak and the car will not idle. To test the EGR valve (Exhaust Gas recirculation) pull it off and try to blow thru it. Also look to see if the EGR pintle is seated. If the car you are having the problem with is a Chrysler then the plate that seals the EGR will likely be completely missing. The fuel filter will not cause this problem as the fuel demand at idle is very low. A clogged Catalytic Converter will also not cause this problem.

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AGREE! well kinda because i know for fact Catalytic Converter is not going to make your car do that. The most common reasons are :Idle Air Control Valve, Mas Air Flow Sensor or the EGR valve. Make sure the throttle body is clean. Use only Throttle Body Cleaner. Check your Air Filter make sure its not dirty. And try to Flush your engine every 100,000 miles.

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If you are having problems with starting your car, the car stoles on you as you drive or come to a stop sing, the serive engine lights are on, then you have a problem with 2 sensors, camshaft & crankshaft. You need to replace them both. If you take to a mechaniv shop or dealeriship it will cost you between $300-$500.

I and a bunch of my friends had same problem. I fixed my car and my friends car, and then friends of my friends started to call and I began to fix this problem for them at 50% cost less than of a shop/dealer.

If you live in Toronto or GTA, please call me now at 647-831-2102 . The car must be cold in order to work on it, so it is better that I come to your place. It is a dangerous problem and you should fix it right away.

Call now 647-831-2102

Terry

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I had this same problem in my 1992 Buick LeSabre several years ago. The problem is: Fuel Pressure Regulator. The reason this happens is that when driving at highway speeds, your engine reguires more gas. There should only be a vapor at low speed or idle. When the fuel pressure regulator is at fault, too much gas is being dispensed, flooding your engine. My mechanic only charged me $100 for the part, but did not charge labor because it was easy to get to it. I went to Riches Auto in Tipton, IA and John fixed the issue. I took the car to European Automotive in Rolling Meadows twice and paid $80 both times, but he could not diagnose the problem. As a result, I have always gone to John at Riches Automotive. Anyway, check and replace the fuel pressure regulator. Let me know how this gets resolved. Thanks.

Ben Dreyer 515-779-6015

It maybe fuel line related, as it only happens to me when I keep my tank at low levels. I use a good fuel injection cleaner and take easy for awhile, once i to replace my fuel filter. But this is just a guess.

sounds like t.c.c solenoid.[torque converter clutch solenoid]

yes

It means that you have an alternator fitted. An alternator needs an amount of battery voltage to generate electricity. A generator/dynamo will make voltage without a battery being present.

Other posts I've seen suggest it is a weak fuel pump and went on to say it was the one in the tank that was replaced and not the one next to the fuel filter under the drivers side of the car. I will try this on my car tomorrow and see if it fixes the sputter.

Quite often a fuel filter problem or water in the fuel glow plugs are also suspect. Can also be a software glitch - go to Volvo.