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Car stall in reverse gear only?
There are several reasons that a car may stall only in reverse, the best way to narrow down the issue is to use a diagnostic tool. The diagnostic tool will show which sensors on the transmission may be malfunctioning enough to stall the engine.
Why would a car stall shifting from park to reverse?
A car might stall when shifting from park to reverse if the idle is set too low. It is also possible that the engine stalls because it is not fully warmed up before shifting from park to reverse.
Why would a car stall in reverse?
This happened to me on a 1986 cutlass 2.5. A wire was shorting out going to the map sensor and only did it in reverse. The bracket on the alternator had rubbed a hole and only grounded when the motor moved, when placed in reverse. I fixed it temporary with electrical tape.
Why would a car stall in drive but not in reverse?
Because reverse is a lower ratio gear than drive and puts less load on the engine.
Is it safe to drive a car if reverse not working?
How would you get your car in and out of your driveway? How would you get out of a parking stall unless you pulled through and there was no curb or car blocking you? It is not uncommon to find yourself in a tight area where all you can do is reverse to get out while driving. I would say it is not safe.
Why does my car die when I put it in reverse?
Sometimes the torquconverter can fail causing the engin to stall. In reverse it lock in full torqu. In fwd gears it slips. This is only one idea.
Why would a car stall in a car wash?
if you have a cracked distributor cap then water would get inside it and make your car stall.
Why would a car stall when you hit the breaks?
because if you stop immediately then the car will stall.
What causes an automatic transmission not to idle?
If you mean each time you engage car in any gear forward or reverse & it immediately stalls - you have a bad torque converter. Start engine, put foot on brake, put car in NEUTRAL, if it DOES NOT stall, but it does stall if you repeat this test when you put car in drive or reverse = bad torque converter - It's called a "stall test"
Why does your car stall when you press the gas pedal or you put it in reverse?
youre lifting the clutch up to quick
Would a bad torque converter make a car stall?
yes a bad converter will make car stall
Why would a car stall when braking only once in a while?
bad booster pump or air in brake lines
