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Why Is Your Hyundai Stalling While Driving?
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Hyundai cars, trucks, and SUVs are built to last, but that doesn't mean they're perfect. If you start noticing your Hyundai stalling while driving, this could mean something is going on with its internal components. The friendly professionals at Colonial Hyundai of New London, CT, see requests for Hyundai stalling, and we have the tools, training, and technicians to bring you in for a comprehensive vehicle assessment. In this post, we will take the time to explain why your Hyundai is stalling while driving and ways to fix this, so please stick around. Let's begin!
Is a Hyundai Stalling While Driving Common?
No, a Hyundai stalling while driving is uncommon, although if something is going on under your hood, stalling is a common side effect. Most frequently, a Hyundai stalling while driving points toward problems including fuel system and delivery malfunctions, low or dirty oil, a dirty filter, failing oxygen sensors, failing ignition coils, intake issues, electrical part failure, and the list goes on. The best way to get to the bottom of this is to schedule an appointment with your local service team, as we can run tests and give you a more precise explanation and treatment plan.
Fuel Delivery Problems
If the oil from your tank isn't correctly feeding and lubricating your engine, that can cause stalling. The most common reason for this is a faulty fuel pump, which will need to be replaced.
Ignition System Issues
The ignition starts your Hyundai, so you can expect stalling and misfiring if there is a problem with it. Luckily, your ignition coils are usually to blame and are easy enough for our technicians to remove and replace. Your spark plug could also be dead, which is another key component in engine starting, so we will check all of these things during your appointment.
Sensor Malfunctions
There are multiple sensors in your Hyundai, all of which must be working together to keep the engine running. Your Hyundai stalling while driving can indicate a problem with the mass airflow sensor, oxygen sensor, camshaft position sensor, or crankshaft sensor, which you want to have recalibrated or replaced as soon as possible.
Air Intake and Exhaust Problems
As you drive your Hyundai, its engine relies on the correct amount of fuel-to-air, with its air intake being precisely timed by the throttle body and the mass airflow sensor (MAF sensor). You will notice stalling and unusually high smog from your vehicle if something with the air intake is not working properly.
Electrical Problems
Auto electrical failure or bad connections can cause a Hyundai to stall while driving. Your three main components of the electrical system include the battery, starter motor, and alternator, all of which you want to make sure are in good working order each time you turn the key.
Weak or Dead Battery
The average car battery lasts three to five years, with Hyundai vehicles often getting closer to five from their battery. However, when this component dies or begins to die, you will notice your Hyundai stalling while driving, a slow engine crank, and potential power failure for things like lights, climate, infotainment, and so forth.
Alternator Malfunction
The alternator of your Hyundai is responsible for keeping the battery charged and distributing electricity throughout the car, so if something happens to it, expect trouble. Stalling is a top-reported side effect of a bad alternator, so we can help with your repair or replacement whenever this becomes a problem.
Wiring or Connection Issues
As part of your electrical system, the wiring and connections of your under-hood components are crucial to everyday movement. A Hyundai stalling while driving can be blamed on damaged wires and poor connections between your engine, battery, starter motor, alternator, and so on, all things we want to check for during your appointment at Colonial Hyundai's service center.
Transmission-Related Causes
The transmission distributes power from your Hyundai's engine to its wheels, allowing for movement, so if there is a delay or disconnect between them, stalling can happen. Without a proper energy flow, your car can fail to drive, accelerate, or respond on the road ahead, which we want you to know. Any lagging should be taken seriously.
Engine Overheating
An overheating engine occurs when there is not a properly functioning cooling system, and you have a broken thermostat, the radiator becomes damaged, your water pump breaks, a fan dies, your engine oil becomes too low, or a clog is present. We will work to address these as soon as possible.
Fuel Quality or Contamination
The quality and levels of your fuel can cause your Hyundai's engine to stall while driving. Changing your oil every six months inside a Hyundai car, truck, SUV, or between 5,000 and 7,500 miles, is recommended, so scheduling regular service is essential.
ECU or Software Issues
Another cause of a Hyundai stalling while driving can be related to its ECU (Electronic/Engine Control Unit) or software, which affects engine performance and driving quality. If the internal computers of your vehicle are unable to communicate with the engine and the remaining parts that help it function, this is when you will notice stalling, misfiring, and power loss. The ECU controls and monitors sensors like temperature, pressure, accelerator pedal position, and fuel injection and ignition systems. It's a very big deal.
Importance of Regular Maintenance
The importance of regular maintenance for your Hyundai cannot be stressed enough. Whether you drive something new or used, the team at Colonial Hyundai wants to guide you through yearly and bi-annual upkeep and be here to lend a hand the next time you notice your Hyundai stalling while driving. You cannot always predict a part or system failure. However, with routine service, you do cut down on the potential for minor problems to become major ones, which is well worth it for everyone.
Schedule Service at Colonial Hyundai
Anytime someone in or near New London, CT, needs help with a stalling car, the crew at Colonial Hyundai will be all eyes and ears. We have plenty of space for repairs and troubleshooting, plus we can run diagnostics to get to the bottom of even the most complex issues. Call us now, and let's get you scheduled.
