2007-02-03 08:38:57 · 9 answers · asked by Samuel 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
As I accelerate, the engine starts missing, giving a shudder senation. After this happens for a few times then it just shuts down. I also seems to be drinking gas at a much faster rate. I have no problem restarting though.
2007-02-04 07:26:54 · update #1
It could be a lot of things, but the most common, is your alternator could be bad, and you are running off your battery power, and if your battery cables are loose, it could shut off your car while driving, so I would start there.
2007-02-03 08:43:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it would help if you gave some clues, like what kind of car it is (and what year).
A faulty ignition switch could cause the car to shut down. But also failure to get enough gas, spark issues, anything. You have to give us more information on what kind of car it is, and what happens when it dies on you.
2007-02-03 08:42:33 · answer #2 · answered by T J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The make, year. and model of your car would help people answer this question. Is it stalling out or just dying? It sounds like the alternator but could be a hundred other things. Check your spark plugs too.
2007-02-03 09:06:48 · answer #3 · answered by machairus 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well there are a number of thing that would do that
Broken timing belt
Bad fuel pump
Electricical short( no spark)
Blown Head gasket
All these things winn make a car stop for no reason.
2007-02-03 08:44:58 · answer #4 · answered by goldwing127959 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we have already talked about the missing info(nuff said)..is there a check engine light on the dash illuminated ? This could give you a clue..If there is get it scanned and get the codes..could be many things..guessing does you no good..
2007-02-03 09:14:17 · answer #5 · answered by iusedtohavehair 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your alternator is not charging your battery, so your battery might be dead, oh do you have gas,start basic work your way up. go buy a chiltons book for your make, model, year. and read the trouble shooting chapter, it will guide you through what might be wrong
2007-02-03 08:45:10 · answer #6 · answered by jim reich 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
running out of gas, lack of oil, turning the ignition key off
2007-02-03 09:03:33 · answer #7 · answered by mycatsdead 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had that happen to me once. It turned out to be the alternator.
2007-02-03 08:42:13 · answer #8 · answered by Voice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be a faulty sensor or alternator , take it to a shop and get it checked.
2007-02-03 11:26:23 · answer #9 · answered by chrisso_w2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋