What to Do When an Automatic Transmission Car Suddenly Stalls?
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When an automatic transmission car suddenly stalls, the first step is to turn on the hazard lights to alert the vehicles behind that there is a problem. Then, press the brake pedal to bring the car to a stop as quickly as possible, and restart the engine afterwards. Below are the changes that occur in the car after a sudden stall: 1. Loss of power steering: After stalling, the power steering pump, which provides additional assistance to the steering wheel, cannot supply power, causing both hydraulic and electronic power steering to fail. As a result, the steering wheel will immediately become heavier. 2. Loss of brake assist: The brake assist system will also fail, but compared to power steering, the brake assist system can still provide one effective assisted braking after the engine stalls.