What Causes an Automatic Transmission Vehicle to Stall While Driving?
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Automatic transmission vehicles may stall while driving due to the following reasons: 1. Generator malfunction; 2. Ignition system failure; 3. Fuel system issues; 4. Air intake system problems. Typically, automatic transmissions have six gear positions: P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive), S (Climbing gear), and L (Low gear). In the event of a stall, avoid randomly turning the steering wheel or repeatedly pressing the brakes, as both steering and braking require power assistance. After stalling, you generally only have two opportunities to apply the brakes. If there are no special circumstances ahead, you can attempt to restart the vehicle without coming to a complete stop by quickly shifting the gear lever into neutral, turning the ignition switch to the start position. Once successfully restarted, promptly shift the gear lever back to D (Drive) to continue normal operation.