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Engine stalling: Codes, Causes & Fixes

An engine that dies at idle, when coming to a stop or while driving is most often starved of air or fuel, or has lost a crankshaft or camshaft position signal. Common causes include a dirty throttle body or idle air control valve, a failing fuel pump, a faulty MAF sensor and intermittent crank sensor faults. Stalling while moving is dangerous because power steering and brake assist are reduced – if it happens repeatedly, limit driving until it is fixed.

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3.1Average severity
25%High or critical
21%DIY-friendly
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P1217 Nissan · Powertrain Nissan's ECM saw engine coolant get hotter than it should, usually because the radiator fan… Critical P1233 Ford · Powertrain The Ford PCM lost the status signal from the fuel pump driver module, so fuel pump control… Moderate P1260 Ford · Powertrain Ford's Passive Anti-Theft System didn't accept the key, so the PCM shut off fuel and the engine… Moderate P1295 Hyundai · Powertrain Hyundai's engine computer no longer trusts the electronic throttle and has cut power as… High P1299 Ford · Powertrain The engine got so hot that the Ford PCM is shutting off fuel to cylinders to save it. Stop… Critical P1300 Toyota · Powertrain Toyota's ECM fires ignition coil No. 1 but gets no confirmation pulse (IGF) back from its… Moderate P1305 Toyota · Powertrain The igniter in Toyota coil No. 2 stops confirming its sparks, often only once the engine is hot. Moderate P1320 Nissan · Powertrain The Nissan ECM isn't seeing the ignition primary signal it expects while the engine cranks… Moderate P1336 Ford · Powertrain The Ford PCM sees the cam and crank signals out of step, usually from a mistimed or worn cam… Moderate P1349 Toyota · Powertrain Toyota's VVT-i system isn't moving the intake camshaft to the position the ECM is asking for. Moderate P1361 Honda · Powertrain The top dead center (TDC) sensor signal keeps dropping out for a moment while the engine… Moderate P1362 Honda · Powertrain The PCM gets no signal at all from the top dead center (TDC) sensor; stalling or a no-start… High P1391 Jeep · Powertrain The PCM keeps briefly losing the cam or crank position signal, which can make your Jeep stumble… Moderate P1516 Chevrolet · Powertrain The electronic throttle didn't move to where the computer commanded, so the engine drops into… Moderate P1519 Honda · Powertrain The PCM found a fault in the idle air control valve (IACV) circuit on a Honda with a cable… Moderate P1603 Toyota · Powertrain Toyota's ECM logged that the engine stopped by itself while running, without the key being… Moderate P1604 Toyota · Powertrain Toyota's ECM recorded a start that took too long, failed, or died within seconds of firing. Moderate P1607 Honda · Powertrain The Honda engine computer's self-test found a fault inside its own circuitry. Moderate P1612 Nissan · Powertrain The Nissan ECM and the immobilizer (IMMU or BCM) couldn't complete their ID exchange, so… Moderate P1626 Chevrolet · Powertrain The engine computer lost the 'OK to fuel' signal from the Chevy anti-theft system, so it may… Moderate P1631 Chevrolet · Powertrain The engine computer received the wrong anti-theft password, so it blocks starting or fuel. Moderate P1682 Chevrolet · Powertrain The engine computer's two ignition power feeds disagree, which can cause stalling or Reduced… High P1690 Hyundai · Powertrain The engine computer asked the SMARTRA immobilizer unit to check your key and got no answer back. Moderate P1693 Kia · Powertrain The immobilizer couldn't read a valid code from the chip in your Kia key, so the engine isn't… Moderate P2101 Powertrain The throttle plate isn't reaching the position the computer asks for, fast enough or accurately… Moderate P2102 Powertrain Too little current or voltage reaches the throttle motor – usually resistance in the feed, not… Moderate P2103 Powertrain The throttle motor circuit draws too much current – a short, a shorted motor or a plate that… Moderate P2105 Powertrain The engine computer shut the engine off on purpose because it could no longer control… Critical P2107 Powertrain The processor supervising the electronic throttle failed its self-check – a computer fault, not… High P2111 Powertrain The throttle plate stayed more open than commanded – a real safety concern until you know why. High

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