{"id":86271,"date":"2023-06-30T04:57:20","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T11:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=86271"},"modified":"2023-10-11T08:09:40","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T15:09:40","slug":"why-does-the-engine-stall-common-causes-and-how-to-prevent-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-does-the-engine-stall-common-causes-and-how-to-prevent-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does the Engine Stall? Common Causes and How to Prevent Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_d5dfd5-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_d5dfd5-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_d5dfd5-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_d5dfd5-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_d5dfd5-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_d5dfd5-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_d5dfd5-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_d5dfd5-27{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_d5dfd5-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_d5dfd5-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_d5dfd5-27 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-f19e22  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-c9cb56\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_124b5d-8c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_124b5d-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_124b5d-8c\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_124b5d-8c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_124b5d-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_124b5d-8c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_124b5d-8c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_124b5d-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_124b5d-8c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_124b5d-8c summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_124b5d-8c\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Battery failure, issues in the fuel system, and electrical problems can cause the engine to stall.<\/li><li>Make sure to replace any broken parts and observe good driving habits to prevent your vehicle from stalling.<\/li><li>If your car stalls on the road, you can try restarting the engine and applying enough throttle to keep it running until you get to the nearest repair shop.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Nobody likes a stalled engine, especially if it derails your entire day and leaves you stranded in the middle of nowhere. Well, your vehicle doesn&rsquo;t like it one bit either. Just as a common cold can be a symptom of the flu, a stalled engine can also be a sign of a bigger problem for your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we&rsquo;ll discuss what to do if your car suddenly stalls on the road, the common causes for an engine stalling, and how you can prevent it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does It Mean When a Car Stalls?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine driving down a busy road, when without warning, your engine stalls. The steering becomes stiff and you suddenly need to apply a lot more brake pedal pressure to slow or stop the vehicle. A stalled engine puts you at risk of getting into traffic accidents, and it&rsquo;s also pretty inconvenient if you end up stranded somewhere because of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/engine-stall-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"car stalled on a highway with a hazard road sign\" class=\"wp-image-86348\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/engine-stall-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/engine-stall-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/engine-stall-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/engine-stall-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/engine-stall-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/engine-stall-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/engine-stall.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>You can classify the different causes of engine stalling into two categories: mechanical issues with the vehicle itself and driver error.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What To Do if Your Car Suddenly Stalls on the Road<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this situation, you can try to restart the engine and see if it immediately stalls again. If it does, restart it and apply just a bit of throttle to see if you can keep it alive. If you can, you&rsquo;ll be able to drive it home or to a shop. If you can&rsquo;t keep it going, you&rsquo;ll need to call a tow truck. Remember: do not exit your vehicle in heavy traffic if you didn&rsquo;t manage to make it to the shoulder. Turn on your flashers and call 9-1-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>You can try to restart the engine and see if it immediately stalls again. If it does, restart it and apply just a bit of throttle to see if you can keep it alive.<\/p><cite>&ndash;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Is Your Vehicle Stalling?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several reasons why your engine might be stalling:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Battery Failure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, it&rsquo;s easy to tell when your car has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/5-signs-of-a-bad-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"low or dead battery\">low or dead battery<\/a>: your headlights can start to dim, your horn might sound softer, and your engine can suddenly stall in the middle of a drive. More pointedly, the car won&rsquo;t even start in many cases or it might spin slower than usual while starting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the battery has been replaced on some vehicles, adaptive idle learning can be lost and the vehicle might start-and-stall after replacing the battery. Typically, just driving the vehicle will enable the ECM\/PCM to recover and restore the necessary adaptive data so the vehicle will idle again.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_f66403-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_f66403-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_f66403-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_f66403-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_f66403-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_f66403-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_f66403-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_f66403-04{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_f66403-04 > 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.kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_430474-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_430474-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;}.kadence-column_430474-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column_430474-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column_430474-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column_430474-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}.kadence-column_430474-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_430474-07{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_430474-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;}}@media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_430474-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column_430474-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column_430474-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column_430474-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_430474-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column_430474-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column_430474-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column_430474-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column_430474-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_430474-07 kb-section-dir-horizontal kb-section-md-dir-horizontal pro-tip-item1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_d28557-e1.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_d28557-e1 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:45px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_d28557-e1.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_d28557-e1 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_d28557-e1 figure{max-width:45px;}.kb-image_d28557-e1 .image-is-svg, .kb-image_d28557-e1 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_d28557-e1 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_d28557-e1\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,dpr_auto,q_auto,c_pad\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/protip\/services-icon\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_69fc93-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_69fc93-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_69fc93-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_69fc93-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_69fc93-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_69fc93-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_69fc93-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_69fc93-4d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_69fc93-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_69fc93-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-2 kadence-column_69fc93-4d pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n           Poor battery cable connections can cause the vehicle to stall and do unusual things even if the battery hasn&rsquo;t failed.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poor Fuel System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you been experiencing any issues with your fuel system lately? Because if the answer&rsquo;s yes, then it might be the culprit behind your engine stall. The tricky part is figuring out which exact part of your fuel system is the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/common-fuel-pump-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"failed fuel pump\">failed fuel pump<\/a> can cause your engine to stall; meaning, you&rsquo;re up for a much bigger repair bill. As much as your engine hates not having enough fuel, it doesn&rsquo;t like having too much fuel either. In extreme cases, your engine can also stall from receiving too much fuel, though usually, this will just cause black smoke and a possible no-start if the spark plugs get too wet with fuel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that a faulty part such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/here-are-the-top-4-signs-of-a-bad-fuel-filter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"clogged fuel filter\">clogged fuel filter<\/a>, weak fuel pump, or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-fuel-injection-line\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"leaking fuel line\">leaking fuel line<\/a> could be preventing your engine from getting enough fuel but this won&rsquo;t ever cause engine stalling. The fuel filter will typically cause a loss of power on hard acceleration rather than stalling or a no-start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worn Timing Belt or Chain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The camshaft and crankshaft need to be in constant sync with each other. If the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/timing-belt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"timing belt\">timing belt<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/timing-chain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"chain\">chain<\/a> allows the shafts to spin out of time with one another, the engine will typically stall and not restart<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electrical Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Loose wiring, bad ignition components, etc. can cause the engine to stall. If any ECM\/PCM input or output signals are lost because of bad wiring or faulty circuits, then you might end up stranded somewhere with a stalled engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/checking-car-battery-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"person using a multimeter to check car battery\" class=\"wp-image-86349\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/checking-car-battery-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/checking-car-battery-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/checking-car-battery-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/checking-car-battery-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/checking-car-battery-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/checking-car-battery-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/checking-car-battery.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>A low or dead battery won&rsquo;t be able to power your spark plugs, causing your cylinders to fail and your engine to stall.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transmission Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you noticed any issues with your vehicle&rsquo;s transmission? If you have, then it might be related to your engine stalling. The torque converter clutch can cause the engine to stall if it malfunctions and doesn&rsquo;t release, but this is very rare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you own a manual vehicle and it keeps stalling, then it usually comes down to two things: a worn-out clutch and driving technique. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/making-your-car-clutch-last-as-long-as-it-can\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"worn-out clutch\">worn-out clutch<\/a> won&rsquo;t be able to engage your gears fully and cause your engine to stall. Your engine can also stall if you release the clutch too quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, automatic vehicles can stall too, and one possible culprit is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/bad-torque-converter-symptoms-diagnosis-repair-faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"broken torque converter\">broken torque converter<\/a>. 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