What causes an Impala to stall before starting?

What causes an Impala to stall before starting?

When the system voltage gets below ~9v, the ECM and ignition system can no longer function correctly, which causes the engine to stall. * A complete charging system test should be performed before replacing the alternator.

How long does Impala run for before it dies?

Starts runs for for a few seconds then dies… Hi im new to this forum and was referred here by another forum who says you guys are the guys to ask about LT1 Problems…. Heres what is happening….

When did my Impala run out of gas?

The car was running perfect…i havent driven it since October while working on the interior …when i parked it there was around 1/8th of a tank of gas…Ive started the car one a week since …..last week i pulled the car out and let the car run to charge up the battery….well it ran out of gas….

What does code 16 mean on an Impala?

CODE 16″ pull the code again. pretty sure it will be Pxxxx or something…. The Engine Control Module monitors system voltage internally. If system voltage becomes too high or too low, electrical devices on the vehicle may not function properly. They could also be damaged. * The engine runs poorly or stalls due to low system voltage.

Why does my Chevy Impala stall when cold?

We thought the car problems were consistent (always starts when when cold, sometimes won’t start when warm, but will eventually start when engine gets cold), but it threw us a curve the other day when the engine stalled while my wife was turning into our development. Luckily, she was able to coast it a half mile to our driveway.

What are the most common problems with a Chevrolet Impala?

Tap theto learn more about the most common Chevrolet Impala problems. The high pressure power steering hose will commonly leak fluid; it should be replaced. The intake manifold gasket can develop external engine oil or coolant leaks. The catalytic converter may become plugged resulting in loss of engine power.

What happens if you don’t know your spark timing?

Without accurate timing information, fuel injection won’t occur as efficiently as it should. That means the engine will need to use more gas and your morning commute will use up more fuel than usual. Lack of proper spark timing can cause a different problem: one or more of the cylinders may misfire. That is to say combustion may be disrupted.