Engine Stalling, what are possible issues?

[Stam]

While driving home earlier, i noticed my aircon was not cold.

 

When i was turning in my home carpark, the engine suddenly stalls and i have to crank a few times to restart it, after traveling into the multistory carpark, the engine stalls again while i am reversing into the carpark slot.

 

I also notice burning smell from my engine bay after i parked my car.

 

Anyone know what are the possible causes?? Thanks!

[Jim]

I had a similar problem recently, the car almost stalling when I do 3 point turn, especially when I turned my steering hard. A bit of googling suggested that loose battery terminals could be a cause, and I know they werent especially tight since I recently changed the battery myself without using tools to tighten the terminals, so I tightened the terminals with a wrench and problem hasnt occurred again so far.

[Trex101]

  On 6/26/2012 at 4:15 PM, Stam said:

While driving home earlier, i noticed my aircon was not cold.

 

When i was turning in my home carpark, the engine suddenly stalls and i have to crank a few times to restart it, after traveling into the multistory carpark, the engine stalls again while i am reversing into the carpark slot.

 

I also notice burning smell from my engine bay after i parked my car.

 

Anyone know what are the possible causes?? Thanks!

 

Did you notice what's your water temperature then? it could be engine overheated due to air-con fan up lorry.

 

 

[Trex101]

  On 6/26/2012 at 11:24 PM, Jim said:

I had a similar problem recently, the car almost stalling when I do 3 point turn, especially when I turned my steering hard. A bit of googling suggested that loose battery terminals could be a cause, and I know they werent especially tight since I recently changed the battery myself without using tools to tighten the terminals, so I tightened the terminals with a wrench and problem hasnt occurred again so far.

 

another possible cause are sticky throttle plate, mostly cause by engine oil vaporizing thru PCV value, this is getting really common now lately. (easy solution - disconnect your intake tube, spray throttle body cleaner into throttle plate, clean it and it's good to go).

 

 

[SimonTan]

If engine still can start.

Then mechanically it's ok

Likely overheated due to loose/broken fan belt.

[Stam]

  On 6/26/2012 at 11:37 PM, Trex101 said:

Did you notice what's your water temperature then? it could be engine overheated due to air-con fan up lorry.

 

 

I notice the engine compartment was quite hot with burning smell...i din take note of the water temperature...the car keep stalling at low gear....

[Trex101]

  On 6/27/2012 at 12:12 AM, Stam said:

I notice the engine compartment was quite hot with burning smell...i din take note of the water temperature...the car keep stalling at low gear....

 

Easy, start your car again, on air-con and see if the air-con & main fan is turning? if not, it's the fan up lorry liao.

[Gnahp]

Sounds like an overheated and seized engine.

 

No point repairing, sweep it under the carpet and sell it as fast as you can.

[Stam]

  On 6/27/2012 at 12:15 AM, Trex101 said:

Easy, start your car again, on air-con and see if the air-con & main fan is turning? if not, it's the fan up lorry liao.

 

Noted, will go down and check later...Thanks bro,

Edited June 27, 2012 by Stam

[Stam]

  On 6/27/2012 at 12:20 AM, Phang said:

Sounds like an overheated and seized engine.

 

No point repairing, sweep it under the carpet and sell it as fast as you can.

 

Wah, just changed to this 2nd hand car leh...so fast sell off...COE so high...can't buy new cars also...

[Rustyz]

  On 6/26/2012 at 4:15 PM, Stam said:

While driving home earlier, i noticed my aircon was not cold.

 

When i was turning in my home carpark, the engine suddenly stalls and i have to crank a few times to restart it, after traveling into the multistory carpark, the engine stalls again while i am reversing into the carpark slot.

 

I also notice burning smell from my engine bay after i parked my car.

 

Anyone know what are the possible causes?? Thanks!

 

My guess is alternator not working

[Vega]

What car is this?

[Delrosa81]

  On 6/26/2012 at 4:15 PM, Stam said:

While driving home earlier, i noticed my aircon was not cold.

 

When i was turning in my home carpark, the engine suddenly stalls and i have to crank a few times to restart it, after traveling into the multistory carpark, the engine stalls again while i am reversing into the carpark slot.

 

I also notice burning smell from my engine bay after i parked my car.

 

Anyone know what are the possible causes?? Thanks!

 

If car keep stalling and there is burning smell from engine bay, it most probably means car engine has overheated. Stop cranking the engine or driving the car anymore. Once the engine has cooled down, check your radiator tank for water. If it is dry then get a tow truck and tow to your workshop.

[Yeobh]

Either you have a about to fail battery, a loose battery/alternaty or connection or a loose ignition coil/spark plug connector

[13177]

I remember i encountered such problem before, think it is due to some loose wire connection something.

[Gee]

With burning smell,

Might be overheated as some said, while something was burnt.

Check engine oil level as well as the coolant. Monitor your temperature gauge.

Even if you cooled down the engine and able to start, doesn't mean the problem is solved.

Bring to WS or call for tow.

Don't risk your car caught in flame.

[SimonTan]

  On 6/27/2012 at 12:32 AM, Stam said:

Wah, just changed to this 2nd hand car leh...so fast sell off...COE so high...can't buy new cars also...

 

There you go...could be same reason why previous owners sell it away to you.

 

Just need time at workshop to identify the problem. No choice....

[Stam]

  On 6/27/2012 at 1:20 AM, Vega said:

What car is this?

 

2005 Hyundai Tucson