ENGINE STALLS

Tiny
GEORGE CARRILLO
  • MEMBER
  • 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 12,712 MILES
After driving awhile, when I come to a stop my engine stalls at stop. It becomes hard to start. Does not idle. Why doe it stall.
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 AT 6:26 AM

38 Replies

Tiny
BMRFIXIT
  • MECHANIC
  • 19,053 POSTS
Possible idle control valve need to be cleaned
have to get it scanned for codes and check idle air valve position when stalling and hard to idle
do also fuel pressure test
check PCV valve and vacuum leaks.

This guide will help us fix it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls

Please run down this guide and report back.

Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 AT 6:41 AM
Tiny
GEORGE CARRILLO
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
A reply to your answer. After engine stalls. About 15 minutes later when the car has cooled down, it will start again. It only happens when we drive it around for awhile. Sporadically!
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+2
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 AT 6:50 AM
Tiny
BMRFIXIT
  • MECHANIC
  • 19,053 POSTS
CHECK FOR CODES
CHECK EEC RELAY
AFTER STALLING AND NOT STARTING HAVE TO CHECK SPARK CHECK FOR FUEL PRESSURE
WITH KEY ON DO U HAVE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON
IF NOT CHECK AND SUSPECT RELAY
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 AT 8:18 PM
Tiny
DAN1115
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
  • 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 107,000 MILES
When slowing to a stop after driving for a while, the engine dies. It usually will not start unless one of the following is done: step on the accelerator or turn off the air conditioner. When it is restarted the idle is about 150 rpm slower than normal. If you then drive it and stop after a bit, the idle RPM is back to normal. Very hard to recreate.

Whenever the dying is happening the rpms are lower than normal.

Thanks.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, June 18th, 2020 AT 10:07 AM (Merged)
Tiny
STEVEW84
  • MECHANIC
  • 673 POSTS
Any codes? Check engine light on?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+2
Thursday, June 18th, 2020 AT 10:07 AM (Merged)
Tiny
DAN1115
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
No check engine. No codes.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, June 18th, 2020 AT 10:07 AM (Merged)
Tiny
STEVEW84
  • MECHANIC
  • 673 POSTS
It sounds like you might have a throttle body problem with the IAC. Pretty sure that particular make and model has an electronic throttle body. I would cleaning it first. Make sure the key is off when you clean it.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, June 18th, 2020 AT 10:07 AM (Merged)
Tiny
LOULOU09
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
  • 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 196,212 MILES
My 2002 camry wouldnt start the other day I had the starter relay changed still nothing then I had the starter replaced. Now my car starts it just dies if you let your foot off the gas any idea of what it could be?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+2
Thursday, June 18th, 2020 AT 10:07 AM (Merged)
Tiny
HMAC300
  • MECHANIC
  • 48,601 POSTS
Scan for codes and check fuel pressure first.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Thursday, June 18th, 2020 AT 10:07 AM (Merged)
Tiny
KHLOW2008
  • MECHANIC
  • 41,814 POSTS
Have the throttle body cleaned. While replacing the starter, the battery was disconnected and this would result in the engine computer resetting itself and needs to relearn.

As the throttle body and IAC are dirty, the controlled amount of air entering the engine would be lesser than the required amount due to dirt restricting air volume.

Cleaning the throttle body and IAC would increase the idling speed and prevent stalling.

If you are unable to clean the throttle body or IAC, then you need to drive around until the computer relearns and stabilises the idling speed.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+2
Thursday, June 18th, 2020 AT 10:07 AM (Merged)
Tiny
BULANG62
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
  • 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY
Engine Performance problem
2002 Toyota Camry 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

While driving my car sometimes stalls and at times while stopping or stopped.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Thursday, June 18th, 2020 AT 10:08 AM (Merged)
Tiny
ERNEST CLARK
  • MECHANIC
  • 1,730 POSTS
Is the check engine light on? That would be the first place to start.

If you get a code, get back with me and we'll go from there.

Also, if you don't have any codes, you should have your car drive tested by a technician with the know how to use a scanner and read the live data on all your sensors and computers.

A competent tech will be able to recognize a sensor out of spec.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Thursday, June 18th, 2020 AT 10:08 AM (Merged)
Tiny
BULANG62
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
I will get the codes and yes the engine and brake lights are on.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, June 18th, 2020 AT 10:08 AM (Merged)
Tiny
RU4EL4
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
  • 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
Dear Sirs,

My wife's car is a 2002 Toy Camry with a 2, 4 liter engine. I have twice tried cleaning the throttle body, replaced the fuel pump and sock, and replaced the spark
plugs. What will happen is when the car is driven, out of the blue, the idle will get erratic, the goes lower, then stalls out. After about 5 to 10 minutes, she can restart the car. So far this does not leave any codes for me to go by. Have you ever encountered this before?

Starter was recently replaced but I can't see what that has to do with this problem. No vacuum leaks and I did use a MAF cleaner to spray the MAF sensor. I recently had the altenator tested and it shows good. Charging will go down with extremely low Idle.

Need help! Ru4el4@cox. Net Melvin N.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, June 18th, 2020 AT 10:08 AM (Merged)
Tiny
DAVE H
  • MECHANIC
  • 13,383 POSTS
Hello .. thanks for the donation .. much appreciated

Try removing and cleaning the CKP (crankshaft position sensor) .. sometimes when the sensor is very dirty ar worn/damaged it sends incorrect or no signal to the ECM, especially when the engine is normal operating temperature.. this should in theory set a DTC (fault code) and show up on a scan .. but it is not always the case !!

Camshaft & Crankshaft Position Sensors (Camry 2.4L 4-Cyl. & Camry Solara 2.4L 4-Cyl.)
Camshaft position sensor and crankshaft position sensor deliver input signals to Engine Control Module (ECM). Camshaft position sensor may also be referred to as Variable Valve Timing (VVT) sensor. Camshaft position sensor is located on end of cylinder head at flywheel end of engine. Crankshaft position sensor is located on front of engine, near crankshaft pulley. ECM may use input signals for determining ignition timing (spark advance), and for controlling fuel injection system and VVT system.

Crankshaft Position Sensor (2.4L)...On left front of engine. near the crankshaft pulley

Hope this helps .. let me know


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/266999_smiley4_20.png

Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, June 18th, 2020 AT 10:08 AM (Merged)
Tiny
RU4EL4
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
It turns out I misinterpreted the symptoms that my wife described to me. When I questioned her closely about it, it turned out to be more of a problem with the "cheapo" starter I bought a month and a half ago.
It overheated and drained the battery during cranking
and slowed down the idle when it did start. This wound up acting like something else altogether.
Thanks for the answer anyway. It has not acted up since I replaced the defective starter.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Thursday, June 18th, 2020 AT 10:08 AM (Merged)
Tiny
DAVE H
  • MECHANIC
  • 13,383 POSTS
No problem ... thanks for letting us know your final fix .. remember we are here in the future should you need us !!

happy motoring


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/266999_AAA2_436.png

Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, June 18th, 2020 AT 10:08 AM (Merged)
Tiny
DHATZIPA
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
  • 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 80,000 MILES
This is an intermittent problem, happens every couple months. After cold start and 10 minutes of warm up, at a stop, engine cuts off and idle can not be sustained. Restarting is difficult and requires stepping on gas pedal. During this time engine runs rough and cannot be kept alive at all. After waiting for 10 minutes or so with engine off, engine comes back to normal.

Toyota dealer could not diagnose the problem, their computer does not detect anything. Of course by the time we take the car to the dealer, this effect is over! Dealer has replaced the Idle Control Valve, but this did not fix the issue.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, June 18th, 2020 AT 10:08 AM (Merged)
Tiny
IMPALASS
  • MECHANIC
  • 3,112 POSTS
Hello

To better assist you please tell me if your model is a LE, SE, Solara SE, Solara SLE, or XLE. Also the engine size in liter and the 8th digit of your VIN.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
-1
Thursday, June 18th, 2020 AT 10:08 AM (Merged)
Tiny
IMPALASS
  • MECHANIC
  • 3,112 POSTS
Hello

I apologize one other thing. Please go to Auto Zone (AZ) or OReillys (OR) and for FREE they can pull the codes to the car. Most important: Once they check your codes, if they find something and you dont get it fixed and need to get back with us, please make sure you tell us exactly what the code was, number and all. Example, if the code was E0568 O2 Sensor bad. Then make sure you give us all of that. While there for FREE also they can bring their tester out and check your battery and alternator.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
-1
Thursday, June 18th, 2020 AT 10:08 AM (Merged)

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links