The engine will stall randomly and intermittently?

Tiny
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  • 2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 105,000 MILES
No sputtering or rough idle it just dies at that point I roll to the shoulder and restart with no problem. I have had two mechanics try and solve the issue with no success. They did a tune up and cleaned the fuel injectors and replaced the fuel pump and the mass airflow sensor.
Monday, September 8th, 2025 AT 6:03 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Yep, those the popular items and services to do when this happens. Did they run the codes to see if any were stored?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

But I have seen more than a few times that it is the crankshaft sensor that goes bad and will not leave a code. Here is the location which is under the starter motor on the right side of the engine so you can check it out. Make sure to disconnect the battery first and let me know if any codes come up. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes

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Monday, September 8th, 2025 AT 12:01 PM
Tiny
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Ok I changed the crankshaft sensor on my Elantra it is still stalling any other suggestions will be appreciated and BTW the computer was checked and no codes came up.
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Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 AT 4:46 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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This can be many things that will cause this issue, we need to see which system fails, spark or fuel, this video will help us,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXLJbuAZ4CE&t

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Thursday, September 25th, 2025 AT 10:03 AM
Tiny
MALVERDE68
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Any luck on the stalling issue? My 2014 Elantra is doin the same thing.
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Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 AT 8:15 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Intermittent stalling is one of the hardest problems to fix because it can be so many different things. The crankshaft sensor or bad MAF sensor can cause this issue. Have you run the codes yet? If not please go over this video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBCpCWEFnTg&pp=2AYE

also, read over this guide to see what other items can cause stalling and get back to me.

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

Please go over these guides and get back to us.

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Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 AT 9:24 AM

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