What Causes an Automatic Transmission Car to Suddenly Stall While Driving?
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Automatic transmission cars suddenly stalling while driving is caused by poor engine performance. Here are specific details about poor engine performance: 1. Response: In case of encountering this situation, the owner should first stay calm and quickly observe the surrounding traffic conditions. If the traffic conditions and circumstances permit, one can attempt to restart the engine without stopping the car. Since automatic transmission cars are equipped with a neutral safety switch, the vehicle can only be started in P (Park) or N (Neutral) gear. At this point, the vehicle is still coasting by inertia, so it is crucial not to shift the gear lever directly into P gear, but one can first shift into N gear. 2. Risk: Restarting an automatic transmission vehicle after stalling mid-drive carries certain risks. It requires the owner to be quite familiar with the vehicle's operations. If excessive force is accidentally applied and the gear lever is pushed directly into R (Reverse) gear, it can cause significant damage to the transmission.