What are the reasons for a car stalling during normal driving?

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DiEthan
07/29/25 9:43pm
Reasons for a car stalling during normal driving: 1. Circuit failure: A short circuit in the low-voltage line can cause stalling, which may occur intermittently; 2. Component failure: Issues with the ignition coil, capacitor, or electronic ignition module; 3. Fuel system failure: Such as a damaged fuel pump, ruptured fuel line, clogged carburetor fuel inlet, or an empty fuel tank. If the vehicle suddenly stalls while driving, first, do not panic. Try to stabilize the car and avoid turning the steering wheel, turn on the hazard lights, and apply gentle braking if necessary. For a manual transmission car, you can press the clutch pedal, shift the gear lever into the appropriate gear based on the speed, then release the clutch to use the vehicle's momentum to restart the engine. For an automatic transmission car, carefully shift the gear into neutral (be cautious not to shift into reverse, as this could damage the transmission), then restart the engine.
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