Engine stalling is not just frustrating, it can also be incredibly unsafe depending on where you are when the engine stalls out. A1 Automotive has some tips for you about what could be contributing to your engine stalling issues.
Spark Problems
Your car’s engine relies on spark happening at the right time and at the right amount to combust the fuel and air mixture that is fed into the car’s engine. If that spark is timed wrong or there isn’t enough spark to light things up properly, your car’s engine is more likely to stall. Over time, this can even lead to engine damage, and you definitely don’t want that to happen.
Sensor Problems
If sensors aren’t working properly, that means that the car’s onboard computer, the ECM, isn’t going to have the information that it needs to make adjustments. It’s basically operating blindly, and that doesn’t do you or the engine any good. It can even lead to intermittent issues with stalling, and you never want that to happen at a crucial moment.
Electrical Problems
You can have a variety of other electrical issues that lead to engine stalling, too. If the alternator isn’t operating correctly, then power isn’t getting to all the systems in the car that need it. You may not have the spark you need simply because the spark plugs aren’t getting enough power, for instance. Likewise, if the battery is failing, that can lead to problems elsewhere. Ultimately, no power means that the car is going to have problems continuing to run at all.
Fuel Problems
Fuel issues are another big problem. If you’re putting the wrong octane level into the tank, that can cause issues for a picky engine. But often the problem is more to do with something in the fuel system. If the fuel pump is not working properly, gas isn’t going to move into the rest of the fuel system and the engine will starve for fuel. If there are clogs in the fuel injectors or there’s too much gunk making its way into the engine, that’s all going to cause issues, too.
Diagnosing engine stalling is not always an easy task. There’s a lot that can go wrong and that’s why you need an expert in your corner. Call A1 Automotive in Lincoln, NE today if you’re having trouble with your car’s engine stalling. We can diagnose the issue for you and get your car running perfectly again.