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Teknikimobil.com – It is not uncommon for us to see cars on the highway stopping on the side of the road and even on the freeway or toll road. This is a very bad condition of course. Among those who stopped, quite a few found that their car suddenly stopped while they were driving. Therefore, this time we will try to review the reasons why the car stops while it is running.
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5 Reasons Why Cars Shut Down While Driving
Let’s find out some of the main reasons that can cause your vehicle to stop in the middle of nowhere suddenly.
1. Empty Fuel Tank
When your car stalls while driving on the road suddenly, the first thing you should check is your car’s fuel tank. An empty fuel tank happens to most of us. Of course, you can’t drive a car without fuel. So, looking at the fuel gauge indicator can definitely save you from standing on the side of the road for hours. If this situation continues to occur with your car, you may need to go to auto repair to have your fuel gauge checked as it may be giving you incorrect readings. Because it could be that the fuel indicator in your car is not working.
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2. Difficulty with Alternator
A faulty alternator is one of the most likely reasons why your car stops in the middle of the road. This happens because when there is a problem with your car’s alternator, it means your car loses the ability to charge the electrical system. This of course will cause a reduction in power. If the alternator is dead, the battery cannot recharge while the vehicle is running. So all the electricity in your car really drains the battery. Because the only source of power is the battery and when the alternator dies the battery cannot be recharged so the car’s electricity will completely fail and the battery will run out of power. This is why your car can suddenly stop while you are on the road.
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3. Malfunction / Damaged Sensor
Undoubtedly, with the advent of latest technology and cars, the chances of errors and breakdowns have been minimized. But, what if we said that even the sensors in modern cars can confuse you by sending wrong information? Well, now that’s something you should definitely check out once in a while. If the sensors malfunction, it is very likely that the car will suddenly stop. You can imagine if the fuel sensor that was supposed to send news to the computer that they had to send fuel didn’t arrive. So of course this fuel delay can result in no combustion in the combustion chamber. Therefore, sensor malfunction is one of the reasons that may prevent you from continuing your journey.
Empty tank, damaged alternator, sensor problems, fuel pump not working, and ignition not working are the main causes of cars suddenly stopping on the highway.
4. Fuel Pump Problems
Another reason that your car stalls while driving is a problem with the fuel pump. If there is something clogged in the pump or filter, it will make your car stall when driving on the road suddenly. So, it is always mandatory to check and clean the fuel pump, filter before driving long distances.
It’s not just a problem with a blockage in the fuel pump. Remember the incident with the Mitsubishi horse about 10 years ago. The Mitsubishi Kuda car pump at that time apparently did not match the state of petrol minerals in Indonesia. As a result, permanent damage occurs and the pump suddenly cannot function even when the vehicle is running. So, perhaps a clogged or even dead fuel pump could be the cause of your car suddenly stopping on the highway.
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5. Problem with Ignition Switch
Your car suddenly stopping while driving can be caused by the ignition switch. Ignition is very important because the spark plug can work if the system is working properly. When the ignition switch is weak, it will cause loss or power to your engine due to vibrations such as hitting a patch of road. A loss of power causes your car’s engine to suddenly stop while you are driving down the road.
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4 Steps to Take When Your Car Dies While Driving
Imagine one day you are driving down the road and your car suddenly stops. At that point, your main priority should be the safety of you and others driving on the road. What you have to do in this case is calm yourself and not panic. Then follow the 4 steps below:
Step 1: Drive your car to the side of the road
The first thing to do when you find your car stalled while driving is not to panic and then guide your car to the side of the road. Even though at that time, your car loses braking and steering power, you can still pull over and stop your car. Carrying out this action will be more difficult if you panic, so keep your head cool and do it with all your concentration. If slowing down your car is too difficult, the next solution is to move your car to a safe place in front and use the car’s emergency brake.
Step 2: Restart your car
After parking your car on the side of the road, the next step is to find a way to restart your car. Check out the 5 reasons your car stalls and mention suitable solutions to restart your car. If your car can run again, that would be amazing. When your car can be started again, you should immediately take it to the nearest repair shop to have it checked again. Because of the 5 reasons above, it could be that two or even more causes can be the cause at once.
Not panicking, parking the car on the side of the road, restarting it, turning on the hazard lights, and calling a tow truck are important steps when the car suddenly stops on the road.
Step 3: Use emergency (Hazard) lights to alert other drivers of your situation
If you can’t restart your car, it’s time to inform other drivers about your situation to ensure safety for everyone on the road. By turning on your emergency lights, others will know you are in trouble and will avoid you and your car.
Step 4: Call a tow truck
You can easily see tow trucks pulling damaged cars on the highway every day. So, when you are stuck on the road or highway with your broken down car, call the emergency number for help. This is the only way to handle this bad situation.
Things to do to avoid your car stalling while you are driving
To reduce the causes that cause your car to stall while driving, you must regularly maintain your beloved car. Take your car to a repair shop to ensure safety for both of you. If you have any questions about car maintenance, leave us a comment in the box below, our car experts will answer them for you.[]