Why did my car die then turn back on?

Why did my car die then turn back on?

There are many reasons why a car may cut out or loose power while running. A car can die while driving but then will often restart if there are problems with the battery or alternator, a lack of fuel, a broken timing belt, problems with the fuel delivery system or if the engine over heats.

What causes a truck to shut off and then start up again?

Answer: This could be a problem of a failing fuel pump. This is pretty common on this truck. Normally this would cause the truck to sort of stumble before it stalls. If it just instantly shuts off like you are turning the key off, then it may be a problem in the ignition switch in the steering column, or an ignition control module.

Why does my car shut off after I stop driving?

If you car shuts off after you stop it is because the engine is very sensetive at the idle. This can be caused by a lot of things but is usually caused by a lean fuel mixture, causing the idle to drop too low. A faulty throttle body can also cause this.

Why does my Chevy Silverado 1500 shut off?

Can anyone shed some light on this problem. After driving my 04′ Silverado 1500 all day without any problems, after the truck sat in the driveway for a couple of hours, the truck started right up, but then after about 10-20 seconds it shut off. It now continue to do this. It starts normally, but then shuts off.

What was the problem with my new truck?

Got new battery installed. Truck ran fine never had problem until now truck cranks fine and strong also fuel pump starts for 2-3 seconds then turns off left for 2 days came back would not start. Was hot humid and raining out but never a problem before with starting when left truck without running before thank you.

What does it mean when your truck shuts off?

It will shut off going down the road like you turn the switch off. When it does shut off you can turn the key off and back on and it fires back up. Sometimes it takes a couple hours after the truck has been running before it starts acting up. Some days it doesn’t do it at all. But when it does start it normally happens every few minutes.

Why does my car shut off and then turn back on?

Now the car will stall and shut off and nothing will work or it will turn off while driving and then start back up. The heat/radio still constantly shuts off and now thw warning light and abs light will come on and stay on. Then after awhile with the car running fine it will act up and then the lights will turn off. The starter is fine and battery.

What does it mean when your engine shuts off randomly?

When it does shut off you can turn the key off and back on and it fires back up. Sometimes it takes a couple hours after the truck has been running before it starts acting up. Some days it doesn’t do it at all. But when it does start it normally happens every few minutes.

Why does my Cummins mile not stay running?

My cummins ISX 832000 mile will not stay running it will start but then shut down. You can start it rate back up but it will shut down like you turned the key off. New filters & clean all posts on battery. was not having a problem when I parked the truck friday went out today to start it up and now I have this facing me.