What is the state of a car when it is turned off?
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When a car is turned off, the general state is that the RPM on the dashboard is at 0, or the battery indicator light and engine fault light are on. The most convenient way to determine whether a vehicle is turned off is to check the car's tachometer. If the tachometer needle points to zero, the car is turned off; if not, it is in the running state. Below is additional information: 1. Tachometer: The tachometer is one of the essential instruments in the mechanical industry, used to measure the speed, linear velocity, or frequency of motors. It is commonly used in manufacturing industries such as motors, fans, papermaking, plastics, chemical fibers, washing machines, automobiles, airplanes, and ships. 2. Precautions: When turning off a car, delayed shutdown is beneficial for the engine. Avoid turning off the engine and removing the key immediately. The recommended delay time is about 30 seconds.
Sudden engine stalling while driving is really frustrating. The engine just stops working all of a sudden, and the car immediately loses power. Pressing the accelerator pedal won't respond at all. In my case, the car stalled while waiting at a red light. I could clearly feel slight body vibrations before everything went quiet, with the speedometer needle dropping back to zero and warning lights like the battery light illuminating on the dashboard to indicate a malfunction. At this point, the steering wheel becomes heavier and harder to turn, while the brakes still work but require more effort to press. That time my car stalled due to a faulty fuel pump causing insufficient fuel supply. I quickly pulled the handbrake, moved to the roadside, and turned on the hazard lights to avoid being rear-ended. When encountering such situations during daily driving, it's important to stay calm and pull over as soon as possible for inspection to avoid blocking traffic and causing accidents. If the engine fails to restart after stalling, it's best to call a tow truck and have the vehicle checked at a repair shop for potential engine or ignition system issues.
Stalling simply means the engine stops running due to certain reasons, leaving the vehicle completely immobile. From my multiple experiences, such as when carbon buildup on spark plugs causes poor ignition, you might hear a "poof" sound before the engine suddenly cuts off. All electrical components like the AC may temporarily lose power, while dashboard warning lights remain illuminated. At low speeds, the car body noticeably shakes a few times, while at high speeds it's more dangerous as the vehicle might brake abruptly. Common causes include insufficient fuel, clogged air filters, or electrical shorts. In my case, cleaning the throttle body resolved the issue. When dealing with stalling, stay calm, maintain steering control, coast to a safe spot using momentum, activate hazard lights, and check for blown fuses or a drained battery. Ensure personal safety before attempting to restart the engine.
