i was on my way home today and my car died while i was driveing. the battery light and the oil pressure light turned on. i put it in nuetral and it restarted no problem. i want to know what could've caused it to stall out. i really believe it's the battery because it just didn't seem to have the power this morning when i started it. this car has been trough a lot. the previous owner set it on fire, and killed the engine. so it had to be replaced. i just want to know what couldv'e caused it and how much it can cost to fix it. thanks,
2007-09-18 15:57:08 · 12 answers · asked by gitch 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i replaced the computer ealier this year. it's brand new.cuz the car was stalling then. replaced the comp. stopped stalling.
2007-09-18 16:28:59 · update #1
it was starting hard for awhie too. meaning it was lurching when i started it. only in the mornings tho. it went away as soon as i started moveing.
2007-09-18 16:37:25 · update #2
>Yeah, they rarely die while sitting still with the engine off.
Actually it could just be a lose wire from the ignition switch or some silly cheap thing like that. Go to a mechanic you can trust.<
2007-09-18 16:06:27 · answer #1 · answered by Druid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The battery light and oil pressure light coming on, if the engine has already died, just indicates that the motor stalled, not that the battery died or that there is no oil. It is unusual for a car to just die while you're driving it. I will take a wild guess and suggest that it may be a fuel line problem. Some kind of temporary blockage or vapor lock. Check to see if your radiator has enough coolant. As for your car not having enough power, that could indicate the battery is not charging, in which case your generator/alternator is shot. If that is the case, however, your battery light should be on even when the car is running. Since that's not happening, I would not suspect the battery, although if it's not a sealed battery, topping the cells off with distilled water might do the trick. A new generator/alternator is a few hundred dollars, figure about $400 with labor. Since I assume you intend to take it to a shop for repairs, the shop will easily be able to tell you what the problem is. Hopefully, it's an inexpensive fix. Maybe all it needs is a tune up (a new set of spark plugs). If the spark plugs are fouled, then you have an oil leak and perhaps a crack in the engine block, in which case the car is pretty much totaled.
2007-09-18 16:09:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its not your battery or your Alternator.. has anyone noticed she said it "restarted no problem" If it was the alternator the battery would have died, and if it were just the battery the car WILL still run with plenty of energy from the alternator. This is not the case as you said it started back up with no problems, I have had this same exact problem on 3 different occasions.. 2 times it was the MAP sensor being bad, when the MAP doesn't read the vacuum correctly the computer wont compensate for the fuel mixture needed resulting in either running rough or stalling. The other occasion it was my TPS *throttle position sensor* When that goes the computer cant keep up with the extra fuel needed when the pedal is pressed so it will bog down and stall 95% of the time. Of course these are only 2 things that can cause your problem. There is also the ignition module, plugs, plug wires shorting out, computer itself being on the fritz, Fuel pressure regulator acting up..But in my personal experience I would lean away from the alternator or battery being your cause for problems based on what you described.. Hope this helps
2007-09-18 16:24:20 · answer #3 · answered by CitationOne 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, if it was low on oil it would stall but the oil light would have come on long before it died, like for days or weeks before.
If the fuel pressure dropped this would happen. If the battery is dying it will cause the fuel pump to die on and off again.
I'd check the battery first and fuel pressure second. Most cars will die if the battery is diconnected, weak, or the cable connections are corroded and need cleaned.
Good Luck!
2007-09-18 16:13:36 · answer #4 · answered by CactiJoe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could have a low battery but I doubt that stalled it. It does sound like it could be a bad alternator. Many part shops will check it for free. As for stalling was it hot out? If so it could be vapor lock. My experience is it is usually a fuel problem when unexpectedly. Dirty carburetor, or fuel filter. Hope this helps. Contact me if you have any more questions. It's not your bat connections you don't even need one to keep it running only to start it the alt. provides running juice!
2007-09-18 16:08:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anson W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it probably the connections on the battery i had the same problem with my old truck i suggest tighting the connections on your battery and maybe cleaning them with terminal cleaner thats how i fixed my problem and its not the alternator if the alternator goes your battery will die and you won't be able to start you car
2007-09-18 16:02:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm with Donnie on this one. Bad electrical connection somewhere, maybe between alternator and regulator. Pop the hood and look for wires, and tighten connectors.
2007-09-18 16:08:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check the battery terminals. May be they are loose.
2007-09-18 16:05:14 · answer #8 · answered by Siri M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not the bat, it sounds like either the solenoid or the alternator
2007-09-18 16:01:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
that would be the altenator (sp?) save your pennies, sorry but its a pricy job! mine went out like a year ago... NOT FUN!
2007-09-18 16:03:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋