What to Do When the Car Suddenly Stalls?
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If the car suddenly stalls while driving, depending on the road conditions at the time and if there is no emergency, you can slowly apply the brakes to prevent a rear-end collision. After reducing the speed, steer slowly to move the car to the roadside lane. Once parked by the roadside, turn on the hazard lights, place the warning triangle, and call for a tow truck. Common reasons for stalling are as follows: 1. Stalling caused by carbon deposits: Especially at the electronic throttle, this is an intake system issue. When there is excessive carbon buildup at the throttle, releasing the accelerator while driving may cause the car to stall, which often happens in very old cars. However, this can be prevented. Normally, you may notice difficulty starting the car, or even needing to press the accelerator to start it, which is a sign of excessive carbon deposits at the throttle and requires timely cleaning. 2. Fuel supply failure: Usually caused by a damaged fuel pump, which cannot pump fuel. The fuel pump has a long lifespan, so damage generally occurs in older cars. Some cars may fail to start when parked due to a faulty fuel pump, while others may stall while driving. 3. Power supply failure: Typically caused by a damaged ignition coil, resulting in no high-voltage electricity to all spark plugs.
