my car just stopped running today while i was driving. what are some of the things it could be?(not gas i have that) and could it be the battery?
2007-02-03 12:32:17 · 9 answers · asked by plo 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
92 honda civic
2007-02-03 12:39:27 · update #1
it did not cut back on.
2007-02-03 12:39:57 · update #2
Were you able to restart it? If so, did it pretty much run normal once it restarted? It may just be in a dire need of a tune up or new plug wires. It is kind of hard to answer without sending you on a wild hunt on possible problems. I really need to know more. I can say that your car isn't going to stop running because of the battery. Once the car is running it really doesn't need the battery until the next time you try to start the engine again (or play the radio or something with the engine off).
2007-02-03 12:39:03 · answer #1 · answered by boogie2510 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The car completely dies regardless of speed? Or it seems to do it more at cruse? have you had any check engine lights? You never mentioned the year make and model of the car, so this is just a generalization of what the problem may be. I would first take a look at the battery cables and make sure they are clean and tight on the battery. Next I would inspect the accessory belt (Fan belt) and see if it is cracked, glazed or shows signs of wear. If so then you need to replace the belt, if the belt is slipping it will sometimes cause the engine to cut out. another thing to check are the relays for the fuel pump, ignition system, and ECU. these are the cause of most intermittent problems on newer fuel injected cars. You may also be seeing the start of a coil pack failure. On GM cars this is the signs of the coil / Ignition pack failure. so you may want to take that and have it tested. the other solution (Possible but not likely) is your ECU on the car is starting to fail. Most shops are able to run the computer through a diagnostic test to see how it is functioning and if you have a New (96 and newer) car the computer will store critical codes for up to 200 key turns. from what I know only the dealer is able to see and read these codes as it requires a more advanced OBDII computer to get in to that part of the ECU. Over the counter units will only show the trouble codes. These are some ideas and some places to start looking. Start with the simple and cheapest first and work your way up. Good luck and happy hunting.
2016-03-29 03:41:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not the battery the only thing the battery dose is start the car, the care runs off the alternator. When the alternator goes bad your car can die once it drains all the juice from your battery,then it won't start again without a jump.Your not giving a lot of details here. Could you start your car again ? if not it may be the alternator. It also could have died if your fuel pump is going bad and you may have been able to start your car again but i wouldn't keep driving if that's the problem your be stranded.
2007-02-03 12:48:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There could be a fuel cut off switch in the car. I know Ford Prodes came with them stock, and it was located in the rear left quarter panel of the hatch.
2007-02-03 12:36:01 · answer #4 · answered by Yeah We Got That 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try jump starting the batery at least that is an easy one to r/o. It could be a number of things if it isn't that. Good luck!
2007-02-03 12:36:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it started back easily it could be taht the card was just cold but if it was hesitant it could be the fuel pump or the coilpacks or the eim
2007-02-03 14:13:20 · answer #6 · answered by SCOOBY 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
water in gas? bad plug wires.
2007-02-03 12:36:52 · answer #7 · answered by djtzclark 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GIVE SOME MORE INFO. ON THE CAR. YR. MAKE ETC...
2007-02-03 12:35:48 · answer #8 · answered by moepah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
coilpaks
2007-02-03 12:39:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋