Common questions

Is there a check engine light at stop signs?

Is there a check engine light at stop signs?

The intermittent stalling at stop signs continues to get worse (yes, usually on a slight uphill), but no check-engine light except for one day last week. Went to dealer (by which point no check-engine light). Dealer verified the stalling problem, said trans fluid was jet black, did trans flush and trans re-learn, said problem solved.

Why does my car stall when coming to a stop?

Unmetered air entering the engine will also lean the air fuel mixture, causing the engine to stall at idle or while coming to a stop. A faulty or worn fuel pump or some other component in the fuel delivery system can cause the engine to stall at stops. Photo courtesy of Sutanandika on Wikimedia. 5. Fuel System Problems

Why does my AAMCO car stall at all stops?

Has good days stalling only once or twice, and bad days stalling at almost all stops. More likely to stall when cold, or on slight uphill slopes. Aamco man doesn’t think it’s a transmission problem. Regular mechanic can’t fix what he can’t experience, despite test drives on 3 different days.

Why does my Outback 4 cyl stall at stop signs?

2005 Outback 4-cyl non-turbo has been stalling at certain stop signs since I replaced the battery 6 weeks ago. Seldom happens when mechanic is driving. Transmission flush and supposed “relearn” made no difference. Nor did thorough cleaning of throttle assembly.

What causes a car to stall at a stop sign?

In vehicles with automatic transmissions that sometimes have a problem with stalling at lights or stop signs, most of the time it is a difference in pressure on each side of the pressure plate. A loss of pressure on one side or another will cause a stall.

The intermittent stalling at stop signs continues to get worse (yes, usually on a slight uphill), but no check-engine light except for one day last week. Went to dealer (by which point no check-engine light). Dealer verified the stalling problem, said trans fluid was jet black, did trans flush and trans re-learn, said problem solved.

Is there check engine light for intermittent stalling?

Many times, there will be no check engine light and no fault codes to give you a clue as to what might be causing the engine to stall. So the trick to diagnosing an intermittent stalling problem is to catch the vehicle when it’s acting up — and that rarely happens when you have the vehicle in your shop.

Has good days stalling only once or twice, and bad days stalling at almost all stops. More likely to stall when cold, or on slight uphill slopes. Aamco man doesn’t think it’s a transmission problem. Regular mechanic can’t fix what he can’t experience, despite test drives on 3 different days.

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