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Quit Stalling

The safety hazard posed by a stalling engine usually requires the expertise of an auto technician for diagnosis. While mechanical systems can cause an engine to stall, the majority of stalling problems involve any of a number of electrical components, from the ignition switch to the fuel pump. If an inspection of the fuses doesn’t reveal a problem, it is best to turn to an auto technician, who can run a trouble code scan to identify a problem. If no trouble code is triggered, the technician may proceed to a check of fuel pressure. Other areas that deserve examination are the ignition system, the battery connection, the exhaust system, any of a number of sensors, and the main computer system.

Because a stalling engine can have so many different causes, it’s imperative that a skilled technician diagnose and fix the problem. At our shop, our staff is ASE Master certified, which means that they have the education, skills, and experience to find the root cause of the stalling and get it fixed, fast. We will provide the fast and friendly service that you deserve. Call our shop today 952-473-4848 for an appointment. We also do tune-ups, to help prevent stalling in the first place! Our address is 2220 Daniels Street, Long Lake.

HINT: If an electrical connection shorts inside the vehicle’s main computer system, known as the powertrain control module or PCM, it can cause the engine to stall.