I put a new battery and terminals in the car and the car started right up, but after i started driving it maybe 2 blocks away it cut-off. It started right back up but every time i slowed down or came to a red light or stop sign it would cut off again and start right up. My alternator was replaced about 2 months ago. Can anyone shed anylight on the situation?
2006-10-05 00:37:52 · 10 answers · asked by blachsag72 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i saw this problem on an older grand prix..it ended up being a wiring problem..a fuseable link near the alternator to be exact...
2006-10-05 00:46:12 · answer #1 · answered by iusedtohavehair 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not your battery or alternator. Check for loose, broken or soft vacuum hoses under the hood. If there is a vacuum leak the engine will die when stopping. Also, if the check engine light is on, go to a qualified tech and have a scan run on the computer. A bad sensor could be the problem. Never try to diagnose a problem yourself by replacing parts. It will get expensive. As you've already found out. It will be cheaper in the long run to have a tech look at it. Hope this helps.
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2006-10-05 00:53:19 · answer #2 · answered by Cal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The secret is all of this happened when the battery and terminals were worked on? By the way What Year Make and model and how many miles always helpfull? Something was not connected ground to the body or hot wire from the alternator
2006-10-05 00:50:55 · answer #3 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude, with a new battery your car should run even without the alternator working for more then a couple of blocks. Sounds like you left a loose connection somewhere. Go to someplace like Sears and have them put their tester on it, they'll do it for free.
2006-10-05 02:08:24 · answer #4 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mgiht be a crank sensor. fuel pump could be bad. dont through parts at it could get $$$$. if engine light is on get the code from a shop, or auto Zone, do not buy anthing from auto zone if a code cumes up, it may not be it. have a tech do it. like myself.
2006-10-05 00:44:13 · answer #5 · answered by topfueltech 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have power then look at that gas line..sounds like either the fuel pump, a block in the the line, clogged air filter, bad spark plugs, or wet/bad distributor
2006-10-05 00:41:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your battery ground wires,easy to trace them down,follow cables from battery to the ones bolted to frame. hope this helps you detect your problem
2006-10-05 10:19:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your alternator checked. It might of been faulty. It also could be some type of electrical problem.
2006-10-05 00:44:43 · answer #8 · answered by lovelylal 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
good luck!!!It could be a loose ground to the block.
2006-10-05 01:02:10 · answer #9 · answered by montecarlomom38841 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is the year make and model of your car
2006-10-05 00:46:20 · answer #10 · answered by michael s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋