How to Fix a Car that Randomly Dies while Driving

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  • čas přidán 9. 09. 2013
  • Car dies. How to fix a car that randomly dies while driving DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to fix car that wont start. How to fix a car that shuts off while your driving down the street. It's often a worn fuel pump if there are no stored codes and the check engine light doesn't come on. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 6 lety +62

    ⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools:
    1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: amzn.to/2nfvmaD
    2. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae
    3. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg
    4. Wrench Set: amzn.to/2kmBaOU
    5. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2CthnUU
    6. Battery Pack Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2nrc6qR
    Things I used in this video:
    1. OTC Scan Tool: amzn.to/2BIwPtc
    2. Fuel Injection Pressure Tester: amzn.to/2iUfzgl
    3. Disposable Gloves: amzn.to/2zSRuxO
    4. Ratchet and socket set: amzn.to/2inoxOY
    5. Mechanic’s Tool Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg
    6. Common Sense
    7. Full HD Camera: amzn.to/2AvoEk7
    8. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/2i2sKYz
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    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  Před 6 lety +3

      thanks!

    • @sarahnicoll6831
      @sarahnicoll6831 Před 6 lety +1

      Scotty Kilmer Great clip

    • @1truth366
      @1truth366 Před 6 lety +1

      Scotty Kilmer hello Scotty, hey I'm having some issues with my 05 mercury mariner it turns off when I put it in gear & check emissions & check engine light comes on. Itll work 4 a bit afyer i reset it but does it again after awhile... I already changed all spark plugs, computer, 3 oxygen sensors, had muffler work on it replaces flex pipe & some round piece of muffler part can't remember name it was clogged, it worked good 4 a day or 2 then again "check emissions " then it turns on fine, idles real smooth, then turn off as soon as I put it in gear?
      Thoughts?

    • @emekaadibe5553
      @emekaadibe5553 Před 6 lety +1

      He's a very smart guy. He knows his stuff.

    • @fredellboulware1519
      @fredellboulware1519 Před 5 lety

      What wrong when the service engine soon will not flash

  • @user-wh8xz1dt4l
    @user-wh8xz1dt4l Před 5 lety +80

    Scotty seems like a cool guy to just sit down, talk about cars, and drink a beer with

  • @driftsmokeandfuckinoff7645
    @driftsmokeandfuckinoff7645 Před 8 lety +1007

    scotty looks like a cross of ozzy Osborne and robin Williams

    • @bbbfff6189
      @bbbfff6189 Před 8 lety +31

      More like J.Lennon

    • @fargeeks
      @fargeeks Před 8 lety +3

      +hey'man 'nice'shot nope
      robin williams

    • @Sinjinator
      @Sinjinator Před 8 lety +10

      +fargeeks Ozzy Lennon!

    • @danpettis1675
      @danpettis1675 Před 6 lety +3

      DRIFT,SMOKE,AND FUCKIN OFF hahahaha that's exactly what I was thinking

    • @MrBraga-yt4qm
      @MrBraga-yt4qm Před 6 lety +2

      Scotty looks like he’ll beat yo ass boy

  • @looiebandstheog6159
    @looiebandstheog6159 Před 5 lety +57

    If it wasn’t for scotty I would of ended up taking my car to dishonest mechanics that would of charged me a mortgage!
    But because of his videos over the years I’ve became a self made independent mechanic just from watching his videos on CZcams and other people’s videos too thank you scotty god bless you homie

    • @crocpa
      @crocpa Před rokem

      What did you learn from this video? It teaches absolutely nothing. 🤪

    • @brianbrannanHVACTech
      @brianbrannanHVACTech Před rokem +3

      @@crocpa then why are you here?

  • @mdboucher
    @mdboucher Před 7 lety +66

    Scotty you have helped me fix cars several time now, Thank you!

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 10 lety +15

    Yes, the more fuel in the tank, the more pressure feeds the pump. Odds are it's going out. If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every saturday morning at 10 AM CST on google events. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just go to my scotty kilmer channel on youtube saturday morning at 10, and click on the google plus icon on the top right corner. That takes you to the event. You do have to be a member of google plus to ask questions, so join up, it’s all Free

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 10 lety +3

    If you wish to ask me car questions, I am switching my questions and answers to my google+ community “Auto Repair With Scotty Kilmer”. So go to google+ communities, and in the search type “Auto Repair With Scotty Kilmer” Then go there and join, it’s free. Once joined, you can ask questions right there. AND, you can also ask me LIVE questions every Saturday morning on Google+Events every Saturday morning at 10 AM CST.

  • @hillio23
    @hillio23 Před 7 lety +13

    Scotty you are the best, most concise, entertaining mechanic on CZcams. Thank you!

  • @ShaifulBorhan
    @ShaifulBorhan Před 10 lety +32

    Great video as always Scotty! Just to share my little experience back in August. Same exact problem on my Corolla, car shuts down randomly and no trouble codes.After weeks of checking, I managed to isolate the problem to the fuel pump system. Later we found out the cause was a bad 12v wire to the fuel pump as it was stripped and corroded somewhere in the middle.

    • @samsen201
      @samsen201 Před 5 lety +3

      Thanks dearly for your valuable reply that surely will help others.

  • @kierancurtis8545
    @kierancurtis8545 Před 8 lety +562

    At first I found him slightly annoying.... But I keep finding myself watching his videos! Keep it up!

  • @LetMeOutProductions
    @LetMeOutProductions Před 7 lety +2

    I don't give a hoot about any of this stuff but I just spent an hour watching your videos because you're a great personality. Now I'm inspired to fix my '89 Chevy Celebrity.

  • @sussybaka551
    @sussybaka551 Před 3 lety +1

    My Ford explorer died yesterday on me.... I just had the fuel pump replaced a week ago and the coolant system. The check engine light was on afterwards but I assumed it was due to the code not being cleared since the work was just done and the light wasn't on prior to that. Love your content Scotty! I don't look stupid when I come to my mechanic.

  • @eugenementz3195
    @eugenementz3195 Před 10 lety +3

    Scotty,I must say, I love your videos! I have a 1989 Ford Ranger that I was fixing up to use as a recreational vehicle. I have 0 mechanical skills, and yet, after searching your CZcams channel issue by issue I was having, I took your advice and actually got the thing running after sitting for 9 years! I had to change the fuel injectors, computer and fuel pump! Learned it all here on your channel! Thanks a bunch!

  • @bennettaukerman6802
    @bennettaukerman6802 Před rokem +9

    You are a treasure on this platform, Scotty. I don't know where I'd be without the knowledge and wisdom you share. So grateful for you.🙏

  • @herbertwilkinson4059
    @herbertwilkinson4059 Před 4 lety +3

    my wife thought my garage was disorganized but I showed her yours and she said mine was not that bad after all. I love your videos and your garage is neat also.

  • @atmosphericpressure3560

    Thank you Scotty! 2017 still helping people!

  • @IAcityntv
    @IAcityntv Před 10 lety +3

    Thank you for taking the time to make us these videos Scotty. Really helping out a lot of people!

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 10 lety +4

    check the wiring going to that bulb, especially the ground wiring. If wires are bad or loose, bulb will get super hot and burn out. Also check for water intrusion on the bulb, if any water touches em, boom, they blow.

  • @jmaster6470
    @jmaster6470 Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you for your time and energy I appreciate your energy u put into your vid

  • @wiesbadengera1
    @wiesbadengera1 Před 3 lety

    I like your voice ..makes you want to listen. It's Uplifting and refreshing

  • @alphamale4292
    @alphamale4292 Před 9 lety +5

    Very informative video. This is exactly what's going on with my old car. I want to try fixing it myself but will just leave it to the pros. At least I know where to look at. Many thanks to you sir!!

    • @johnminshell6532
      @johnminshell6532 Před rokem +1

      Same here high mileage CLK but may be best to change the fuel pump .

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 10 lety +8

    Maf sensor has no effect on the fuel pump pressure. It can change fuel injector pulse width, but not fuel pressure

  • @Leoneidas
    @Leoneidas Před 8 lety +3

    DUDE! Love your style! Great job!

  • @sonydroid2253
    @sonydroid2253 Před 8 lety

    Scotty Kilmer, thank you. I Enjoy watching your channel, it's informative and entertaining. & very well explained always.

  • @bcd24
    @bcd24 Před 3 lety +4

    Damn the way u showed us how is straight on point no time wasted. Thank you

  • @MikeAnvil
    @MikeAnvil Před 6 lety +12

    I remember when the fuel pump in my 2000 maxima went bad. I was gonna pay my guy $600 to fix it, until I did a lil research and found out how easy it was to change out myself. Needless to say, I saved over $570 (the fuel pump without the filter was less than $30) and I learned a very valuable lesson from that entire experience

  • @dykema_dark_market5628

    Know what funny I go to your videos when I have car issue since my dad refused to teach me. I was pretty much self taught till I came across your videos. Keep up the good work. Bc you've been my teacher!

  • @SketchyAntix
    @SketchyAntix Před 5 lety

    I live this guy's videos. Guy is a genius! Thanks man

  • @troyduncan4091
    @troyduncan4091 Před 8 lety +11

    Lol at. Heck i just bought this at harbor freight tools for 80 dollars. I love when he does that in the clips

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 10 lety +6

    not necessarily, depending upon where the leak is. If an injector leaks into the engine, extra gas gets into the engine, making it run faster at idle.

  • @timchavis9420
    @timchavis9420 Před 4 lety

    Six years later and Scotty is still the man

  • @FireEater
    @FireEater Před 4 lety

    Scotty is the real deal 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @hawknives
    @hawknives Před 7 lety +24

    Hey Scottie........!
    Thank You!
    May Christ bless you, for helping all of the people that you help!
    A'Ho

  • @CamD9203
    @CamD9203 Před 5 lety +54

    This is not even what I need but I couldn’t help watching the whole video lol

  • @mosthated863
    @mosthated863 Před 6 lety

    My little mk2 escort did that and I found the rotor in the distributer was bad bit after I turned it the car started it happend 3 times as I was taking it to my place of work witch the job was car compliance so there was every tool at my disposal I managed to get it running nice with a new dizzy and after that it was onto body work 😁 Scotty you are a top notch mechanic I Am defiantly not saying you are wrong Im just explaining another way older cars have these problems and what it also could be keep the vids coming Scotty they are very helpful

  • @miguelamaya9120
    @miguelamaya9120 Před 8 lety

    Great info, always useful to know the basic of a car problem

  • @alexmusic3199
    @alexmusic3199 Před 7 lety +3

    best videos on CZcams

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 10 lety +6

    try adjusting that switch, it may be slightly off center

  • @gringotorres5719
    @gringotorres5719 Před 5 lety +1

    My 07 Tahoe died on me on an intersection, I had to change the throttle body and the pedal sensor which is the whole pedal. Thank god for a 65$ dollar OBD from auto zone. love your videos Scotty

  • @eugenecundiff-nv2tn
    @eugenecundiff-nv2tn Před 3 lety

    I like this dude. Keep it up. The no nonsense is priceless. Very good

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 10 lety +8

    One, buy better quality rotors and pads, and if they still warp, your callipers must be sticking on (or, as I've seen in some drivers before, you may have a heavy brake foot, I've even seen guys drive with one foot on the gas and one on the brake when I analyze their problem with them driving.)

  • @scg13803
    @scg13803 Před 7 lety +3

    keep making these informative vids . saving me and many others grief , frustration and money!!
    your a hero!!

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  Před 7 lety

      hey check out my new website too, www.scottykilmer.com I'm answering questions and doing live car talks there too

  • @tistheartist2985
    @tistheartist2985 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the wisdom Scotty

  • @curtisisaac9099
    @curtisisaac9099 Před rokem

    Thanks man, Today 7-1-2023. I had the same problem with a Hyndai Elantra 2012 model and thanks to this video I told the guy with the scanner to check the fuel pump and that was really the problem.

  • @reconnaisancesapper
    @reconnaisancesapper Před 8 lety +140

    The bottom line is, you're better off with a simpler 1980s car that can still be fixed at home. Those dependant on garage services shall drain your bank account.

    • @MagicAyrtonforever
      @MagicAyrtonforever Před 8 lety +4

      +Yossi Allen Money makes the world go round. Next you'll be wanting free petrol.

    • @reconnaisancesapper
      @reconnaisancesapper Před 8 lety +15

      MagicAyrtonforever I fix my own car and bike thank god. I work for a living just in case you wondered. Money may make the world go round but ultimately you cannot eat money......just in case you didn't know

    • @MagicAyrtonforever
      @MagicAyrtonforever Před 8 lety +2

      Yossi Allen Well, i'm just glad that so called home mechanic experts keep fucking up their cars and getting me to bail them out.

    • @reconnaisancesapper
      @reconnaisancesapper Před 8 lety +4

      MagicAyrtonforever I bail myself out.

    • @MagicAyrtonforever
      @MagicAyrtonforever Před 8 lety +1

      Yossi Allen On your 1980's car? One thing is for sure, people are full of it on the net.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 10 lety +26

    could be tons of things, pressure test the pump, and pray it's that easy of a fix. PRAY it's not the transmission going out, those things eat em up

    • @Mr.Majestic77
      @Mr.Majestic77 Před 4 lety +2

      Scotty Kilmer I have a two door 2003 Chevy Blazer. Up until this year, it starting to have issues. The first time, it cut off while driving and I was able to crank it back up easily. I took it to a mechanic and was told it needed a tuneup. Did it and it drove fine.
      Six months later my car failed to start in the morning. Had a side mechanic take a look at it and was told it needs a fuel pump. Bought one from AutoZone and he put one on. He failed to reconnect a hose so I took it at Pepboys and it fixed the problem.
      Now my car cuts off while driving but only when I am not on the expressway. On the expressway it drives fine unless I slow down. I took it to a Chevy dealership. They could not find any reason my car shut off. The only codes that came up was a mass airflow censor and two O2 censors. Got both fixed at the dealership but two days later the car still cuts off while driving. The car still can easily restart the with no issues. The Chevy dealership checked the battery terminals and they were ok. They also told me the fuel pressure is good too. It continued to cut off only when I drove 40mph or less.
      I then took it to a GMC dealership and they indicated that it shut off one time but could not recreate the car cutting off. They did not open/drop the gas tank nor did any eletrical checks but they "slightly moved the fuse box" and that may fixed the issue and to go back to them if it shuts off while driving again.
      Any suggestions to what the issue may be???? I know the car is old.

    • @teekay8134
      @teekay8134 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Mr.Majestic77 was the problem your transmission... ???

    • @Mr.Majestic77
      @Mr.Majestic77 Před 3 lety +1

      @@teekay8134 the fuel pump. More of the wiring of the fuel pump. I learned if the wiring of the fuel pump is improperly done, the the fuel pump will stall out no matter how good the fuel pump is.
      Take from me, if you have a need to have fuel pump installed along with wiring of the fuel pump, please take it to a licensed professional.

    • @heywatchthis1992
      @heywatchthis1992 Před 3 lety

      Check and clean the connection of the wire that goes to the bottom of the fuse box and you might be surprised

    • @bryanabreu2306
      @bryanabreu2306 Před 2 lety

      I clean the battery conexión, problem solved.

  • @imronwes2828
    @imronwes2828 Před 3 lety +1

    Very helpful information. Thank you !

  • @jameslongnap834
    @jameslongnap834 Před 8 lety +1

    Hey Scotty, I definitely enjoy you're videos and they're very helpful. I own a 2006 Jeep Commander w/ a 4.7 V8. Now my dad has taught me everything I know about working on cars. I've had a lot of weird issues lately and I just cannot figure out what's causing my issues. My fuel mileage had dropped considerably from 16mpg to 10.8mpg. So I did my maintenance (changing oil, filters, sparks plugs, & O2 sensors). The codes I received were P1128, P1129, P0141, P0155, & P0161. So I changed the fuel pump, it was dropping rpm badly and shutting off. I replaced my coil packs, bought all new O2 sensors (thought new ones maybe be defective), checked the battery connections and battery. Then I read up and found out it may have been a coolant sensor gone bad. So I replaced it. Nothing changed my situation. I checked for leaking fuel injectors and O2 sensors wiring. Everything was good. The Jeep drives good and is well maintained. I need help and need some advice. Thank you!!

    • @jameslongnap834
      @jameslongnap834 Před 8 lety

      If at all possible I would be happy on emailing you more about my vehicle. I love this Jeep and I really don't want to let go of it. So if I can email you that would be awesome I just really need to fix this problem. Again I really enjoy you're videos and hope to hear from you, thanks!!

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  Před 8 lety +2

      +James Longnap on those, generally just old worn injectors do that, they lose efficiency as they age. Try a set of rebuilt injectors if you want to save money

  • @zachg9065
    @zachg9065 Před 9 lety +10

    Scotty, my car is a 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera and it has just recently started to randomly die on me. Once it does though it fires right back up with no trouble and continues to drive on. The only factor that is the same is that the gas tank is between 1/4 and 1/2 a tank every time. Could it be a problem with the fuel pump not registering the fuel?

  • @josiahnava552
    @josiahnava552 Před 5 lety +6

    I fkn lovey you sir!! You a bad dude!! My respect

  • @joannbell7270
    @joannbell7270 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks 🙏🏽 for helping me fix my 🚗

  • @erikp5687
    @erikp5687 Před 8 lety

    Finally a car repair channel that's entertaining. Hey Scotty my Honda Accord 99 keeps turning off when I drive it. Usually when I lower acceleration or brake. Please help!

  • @2dollarcrew
    @2dollarcrew Před 8 lety +16

    Scotty is the man! I recently changed my 02 sensor and when driving to get my car inspected, the car would stall every time I was coming to a stop. It would stall and the steering wheel would lock up. This did not happen prior to me changing the 02 sensor. Is this a normal problem?

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 10 lety +3

    Yes, but then it would be totally consistent and not random. An electrical fuel pump can come and go, as it's electronics. A clogged fuel filter would always be bad.

  • @user-jy6mk5yk9f
    @user-jy6mk5yk9f Před měsícem

    Thank you scotty I learned a lot from you keep up the good job well done

  • @adrianqtalastas
    @adrianqtalastas Před 8 lety

    mabuhay po kayo, mr. scotty! i recently purchased a 21-year-old (philippine) sentra b14 automatic that used to shut off. i fixed it by simply setting the base idle speed. i disconnected the throttle position sensor socket, and then adjusted the base idle screw with a flat screwdriver.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 10 lety +5

    the idling is all electronic, probably a minor glitch. Live with it unless it occurs more frequently.

    • @aureliamolina6015
      @aureliamolina6015 Před rokem

      My car stops all of a sudden when driving last year they had put a new fuel pump it turns off when the air conditioner turns on what can I check for doesn’t show any codes

  • @shivanandparia5282
    @shivanandparia5282 Před 7 lety +5

    thanks you help so so much.

  • @reggietv1320
    @reggietv1320 Před 2 lety +2

    I need this guy as my mechanic

  • @COBEBRYANT00
    @COBEBRYANT00 Před 5 lety

    That was very helpfull good sir, thank you.

  • @dolandank.2976
    @dolandank.2976 Před 4 lety +8

    Me talking too my car: *BUT YOU DIDN’T HAVE CUT ME OFF!!!*

  • @DaisyHead666
    @DaisyHead666 Před 6 lety +7

    DAMN SCOTTY! Yo sportbike revs to a 12k redline WTF!!!!

  • @red2965
    @red2965 Před 7 lety

    Thanks Scotty for your valuable insight wish someone would post a video on how to remove a tank on a 1997 murcury villager LS.

  • @kaliabehrav
    @kaliabehrav Před 9 lety +1

    thanku sir, for your time and coopration

  • @MrSince1991
    @MrSince1991 Před 4 lety +3

    Hello Mr. Scotty
    I have a car that dies randomly. It's a 2014 Volkswagen jetta 2.0l.
    After 2 garage and several $ wasted. We were unable to find the problem. Middle of road it dies. We checked all the issues and all seem fine. I dont know what to do.

  • @chicagorilla8104
    @chicagorilla8104 Před 7 lety +8

    i have a 2000 monte carlo that shuts off while driving after 20mins..thw steering wheel tightens up and the battery light comes on..but it start up after it dies but for 5 mins then dies again..i just relpaces the 02 sensor but still have same code and problem...any suggestions??

  • @enriquerosas4248
    @enriquerosas4248 Před 7 lety

    thanks Scott for your tips.

  • @pnwadventurer9674
    @pnwadventurer9674 Před 5 lety +1

    i love how he always does the hand and finger thing when he makes a matter of fact statement hahaha

  • @hondamagnaperformanc
    @hondamagnaperformanc Před 10 lety +6

    most times when these newer fuel injected cars die out when driving is due to a faulty or dirty idle air control valve, bad grounds and or loose/bad battery terminals. most pumps nowadays go for a longtime and honestly only ever had a fuel pump go bad was from not using it

    • @samsen201
      @samsen201 Před 5 lety

      I guess all the money Scotty collected on this clip should honestly be given to you. You said all and much better.

    • @elizabethatherton5526
      @elizabethatherton5526 Před 5 lety

      I was thinking may be my battery coming loose bc I have had trouble starting it a time or 2 messed with the battery n started right up.

  • @florentinarin7728
    @florentinarin7728 Před 6 lety +4

    Hi. My car died . No way to start. I sprayed starter fluid in air intake no start, had a very week spark fire. Can be ignition coil?I was driving and just lost power and stop and I couldn't get it back to start. spart plug 3 of them very dark carbon built . But one of them is wet of gasoline and dark too.what can be?

    • @samsen201
      @samsen201 Před 5 lety

      Doesn't this sound more like a bad starter?

  • @robviolin1
    @robviolin1 Před 9 lety

    Very helpful, thanks.

  • @Marlo722
    @Marlo722 Před 2 lety

    Thank you!! I love your channel!!

  • @MrRexquando
    @MrRexquando Před 10 lety +86

    i'll help you clean your garage next week

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 10 lety +8

    forget him. Try my video 'finding and fixing car oil leaks' you use a dye and don't need cleaning anything.

  • @bucknastypct
    @bucknastypct Před 4 lety

    You’re so awesome Scotty

  • @diaz1701a
    @diaz1701a Před 7 lety

    Scotty, I enjoy watching your videos very helpful keep up the good work!!
    I have a question, I have a Dodge magnum 06 V6 2.7L - Would you know what would cause my a/c to shut off and turn back on. Sometimes right away and other times it just stays off until I switch it off and back on again? All my gauges go crazy and all my lights on the instrument panel light up and then everything goes back to normal. No engine light no codes would the fuel pump play into this? I took it into the dealer and they couldn't find anything wrong. Please help with anything you could possible answer, thanks!

  • @Saudi-Hawk
    @Saudi-Hawk Před 6 lety +11

    Hi Scotty , Today while I driving and slowing down , my car shut off in the middle of the street . I parked it and try to start it and it worked .
    If some body can help me to diagnose this problem . I also had check charging system light on and check engine light

    • @lezlethal
      @lezlethal Před 6 lety +3

      This has happened to me a few times over the years and it was usually a bad alternator or dead cell in the battery. Caused by a heavy electrical load (amps, subs, ect)

    • @HorseRadish403
      @HorseRadish403 Před 6 lety +3

      This is happening to me also when slowing down. And the Battery light is turning off and on. Its not the battery since it's brand new.

    • @HorseRadish403
      @HorseRadish403 Před 6 lety

      I started my truck and disconnected my battery and if it turns off it's the alternator. So I need a new one.

    • @jedijud
      @jedijud Před 6 lety +3

      Same thing happening to me with my Toyota rava 4. Car will drive great but slowing down or turning it will kill out and fire right back up. Only started this after getting gas from a different station used fuel injector cleaner did fine over the weekend. Today it killed out 3 times

    • @thesorrow619
      @thesorrow619 Před 6 lety

      Paul 45 if you removed the battery, leave it idle for 20-30 mins with everything off specially the radio then another 10 mins with the a/c on

  • @marcoshernandez2332
    @marcoshernandez2332 Před 7 lety +4

    Scotty, I have a 09 dodge charger police package it's a 5.7 hemi I've had it for a few months now and I never had this problem before 3 days ago I was making my way home from a frustrating day I'm driving down a main road everything was fine until my dashboard goes crazy lights turn off and on my gages go off then to the speed I'm going on but then it shuts off I'm afraid it culd be a short, the ecu culd be damaged or what could cause this problem, also a few months ago I had this problem were my gear indicator P,R,N,D would normally indicate whether I'm in park drive etc but it indicated that all gears were indicated like it would indicate that it's in park neutral reverse and drive were selected and didn't let me change my gears but car would start just fine I don't know if that is part of the problem or if its a different problem but it hasn't happened anymore if posible please get back at me thank you!😭

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  Před 7 lety +1

      check the battery and alternator first, paces like auto zone load test both free. pray it's that easy

    • @marcoshernandez2332
      @marcoshernandez2332 Před 7 lety

      Thanks! I will try that and I will update you with some feed back for everyone elce that can have the same problem will know what to do thanks again!😭

    • @marcoshernandez2332
      @marcoshernandez2332 Před 7 lety

      well I took the battery and the alternator to AutoZone everything checks out ok now my worries are if it an electrical problem since I discovered the battery n I've putt it back on with the alternator now it has no check engine light no more plus it hasn't died yet but I don't like the fact that what ever it was maybe a lose wire or anything like that that culd be it ?😭😭😭

    • @cesaralvarez1207
      @cesaralvarez1207 Před 7 lety

      Marcos Hernandez i have an 07 with the same problem sometimes it will go crazy and its annoying too did u ever found out what it was?

    • @NightzMistress
      @NightzMistress Před 7 lety

      I had this problem with my caravan. I know it's not a charger however it actually ended up being my body control module. Basically the computer for the inside of the car.

  • @YG-uo9ys
    @YG-uo9ys Před 8 lety

    i love this guy man.

  • @moobengy
    @moobengy Před rokem

    Great video! Thank you!

  • @gcastillogarcia6102
    @gcastillogarcia6102 Před 6 lety +8

    I like how Scotty always tells u to buy tools for do it yourself he makes it sound cheap

    • @jordanmercier3616
      @jordanmercier3616 Před 3 lety

      Yeah, but a lot of the time that tool may cost the same or less than bringing it into the shop. Then if it happens again in the future you already have the tools.

  • @jacksonthegreat8570
    @jacksonthegreat8570 Před 9 lety +5

    Hey Scotty my car dies randomly when I'm waiting at a red light or when I come to a complete stop my engine turns off but my radio and everything stays on what could it be?

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  Před 9 lety

      Anthony Jackson try my video "how to fix a car that idles poorly" and also "finding engine vacuum leaks with a cigar"

    • @samsen201
      @samsen201 Před 5 lety +1

      So Jackson did you ever found what your problem actually was? Scotty is of no use to help.

  • @roosmorata4821
    @roosmorata4821 Před 4 lety +1

    Mine was Engine oil, after topping up i never had the issue again. Thank you so much scotty🙌🏽

  • @bernardthorpe2457
    @bernardthorpe2457 Před 4 lety

    Scotty I been watching your videos. I been having problems with my 07 Volkswagen jetta

  • @MrSafwaanpatel
    @MrSafwaanpatel Před 7 lety +11

    hello Scotty, I drive an Isuzu/Holden Rodeo.. the rpms drop whenever I brake, to the extent that the engine will switch off. could you please guide me to diagnose this.

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  Před 7 lety +4

      try my video "how to fix a car that idles poorly"

    • @iratodd8867
      @iratodd8867 Před 6 lety

      Scotty Kilmer my 06 ford taurus se would die at high speeds or while accelerating and i took it to the dealer and i found out it was a bad fuel pump and it would aslo randomley die at idle also

    • @JJ-tu7ux
      @JJ-tu7ux Před 5 lety

      @vape waves :it sounds like your torque converter in your transmission is locking up. Does it idle fine when in park?

  • @vernonharris4097
    @vernonharris4097 Před 9 lety +4

    04 acura tl, shakes then shuts off at stop light, or when driving really slow (0-10 mph) any ideas
    thnx,

  • @andreitapavlovic8525
    @andreitapavlovic8525 Před rokem

    Scotty is an OG

  • @philos6152
    @philos6152 Před 4 lety +1

    At 2:31 Scotty pops up in a very close up! funny. Thanks for your videos, you helped me a lot

  • @BlackAnvil47
    @BlackAnvil47 Před 5 lety +6

    My car was making a burning metallic smell....I'm thinking it's the catalytic converter or thermostat

  • @ToriAlainaGonzales
    @ToriAlainaGonzales Před 10 lety +3

    my car would shut off when i would try to make a complete stop. My 96 mazda would shake then cut off. Whats weird is if it give it a little gas before i do a complete stop before the rpm drop low my car wont shake or stall. sometimes if i put the car in neutral it who stall. Now all of a sudden my car wont accelerate but reveres fine. its like the car kicks in and goes then the rpms goo really high near the red zone area , when it does that i losen up the throttle to lower the rpm and it does not move, the car goes like 5mph, this happened before and i looked in the engine area and slammed the hood when i was down and the car was back to normal. there is no check engine light on now and no codes. but before all this happened every-time i would go past 45 the engine like would come on and the car seemed like it was lagging to get up to speed then the light comes off when im not driving highspeeds. P.S. My car didnt pass smog test so i had to do a few things they gave me a full tune up replaces all spark plugs and one h2 sensor. i couldn't do both. too expensive. and it passed after that. now all theses problems 3 months later and fluids are not low please help.... its a 96 mazda 626 es automatic.

    • @ToriAlainaGonzales
      @ToriAlainaGonzales Před 10 lety

      and there is a leak on the drivers side its small ish its brownish looking

  • @abudujana13
    @abudujana13 Před rokem

    Thanks for the video and information

  • @roncollins7879
    @roncollins7879 Před 5 lety

    scotty kilmer lit AF!!

  • @kaylaking8386
    @kaylaking8386 Před 9 lety +3

    I have a 2007 dodge charger and my car cuts off on me when I'm trying to start it and sometimes when I stop... my fuel pressure is good and my fuel pump could it be the fuel pump relay O2 sensor and when I'm driving my car jerks when I'm pressing on the gas..... PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!

    • @SrBu
      @SrBu Před 8 lety +1

      Its the gas tank call Chrysler give them your VIN and if your car has the Gas tank warranty on it then its free, if not then $1.3k to fix.

    • @ChiTownRuler023
      @ChiTownRuler023 Před 7 lety +2

      Don't listen to Nick J the Honda fanboy. My 99 Accord would randomly shut off many times at red lights.

    • @ChiTownRuler023
      @ChiTownRuler023 Před 7 lety

      Nick J it's never too late to correct a dumb Honda fanboy. Maybe one day you can grow up and stop driving a Honda and stop using emojis like a high school chick.

    • @cesaralvarez1207
      @cesaralvarez1207 Před 7 lety

      kayla king did you found out what it was??my charge does it too.

    • @nihonkokusai
      @nihonkokusai Před 6 lety

      Oil pressure sensor and fuel relay mosy likely.

  • @angellux3356
    @angellux3356 Před 8 lety +5

    My 2001 Chevy Malibu will crank up but when I take my foot off the gas to put it in gear , it shuts off

  • @davidessien5465
    @davidessien5465 Před 2 lety

    Your videos are always nice

  • @Darksolar7
    @Darksolar7 Před 9 měsíci

    The GTR cluster in the thumbnail though 🤣 🔥

  • @willbearheart7919
    @willbearheart7919 Před 4 lety +4

    Got an 03 cavalier that I just put a fuel pump into not even 10k miles ago. I'm hoping like hell it's not gonna need another one. But my car shakes a little, then will randomly stall with the oil light and battery light on.

  • @Eli-dq1bj
    @Eli-dq1bj Před 6 lety +8

    Thumbnail is a Nissan GT-R if anyone noticed

  • @aww4954
    @aww4954 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Scotty.

  • @joseb6127
    @joseb6127 Před rokem

    Man I love your channel this Saturday I when out with my son in my 2011 Chevy Equinox just turn off on me 2 time out no where