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What does intermittent engine start then immediate stall issue mean?

What does intermittent engine start then immediate stall issue mean?

So problem is best described as an intermittent engine start then immediate stall issue. Problem occurs randomly – I haven’t established any sequence of events to force the problem to occur. It happens with engine hot or cold. You can hear fuel pump prime for 2 secs or so when key turned to ON.

Why does my engine start but then stop?

A Bad Camshaft Position Sensor. A bad camshaft position (CMP) sensor can produce different types of symptoms and cause the engine to stall immediately after starting or intermittently. A bad camshaft sensor is likely to trigger the check engine light (CEL).

Why does my Car start intermittently after starting?

In this case, it’s important that you contact a mechanic as soon as possible so they can determine what is causing the intermittent contact. In many cases an intermittent starting problem is linked to a bad wire connection that may become dirty due to exposure under the hood.

How to stop intermittent stalling after starting a car?

There should be one terminal with power. If not, there is a bad wire under the fuse block to the battery; it should have constant power at one terminal. Take off the air cleaner and hold the throttle plate open with your hand. Spray some carburetor cleaner into the throttle body. Try to start the car for 2 seconds.

There should be one terminal with power. If not, there is a bad wire under the fuse block to the battery; it should have constant power at one terminal. Take off the air cleaner and hold the throttle plate open with your hand. Spray some carburetor cleaner into the throttle body. Try to start the car for 2 seconds.

What to do when your car engine is not running?

The pump runs for only 2 seconds at a time when the engine is not running. The computer shuts the power off to the pump if it does not see a signal from the crankshaft sensor. Have the helper turn on the key for 3 seconds and off for 5 seconds and on again a couple of times. If the pump cannot be heard, then replace the cap and lift the hood.

Why does my Jeep stall when I start the engine?

If it starts, the fuel pump is the problem. If not, the engine should be checked for spark. It could be a sensor or computer-related problem. To be absolutely sure, raise and support the back of the Jeep on jack stands, unless the height allows you to crawl under the back without raising it.

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