Car stalling while driving?

Have you tried checking what engine codes u got?

I don't know how to do that. And if you need a machine to figure the codes out. :/ I really don't want to take it in to the mechanic if I don't have to if it's something easy I can fix (college kid=broke kid)

You don't need to take it to a mechanic. Oreilly Shucks or Napa will check it for free.

Have you done a tune up to it?

Yeah everything was fine with it yesterday. It happened a few times today and I called my dad who said since my alternator probably drained the old battery so bad and it was probably the original that if I got a new battery I should be ok. So I got the battery from O'Reilly's and it seemed fine and when I left work tonight it started doing it again.

And I do appreciate you trying to help vdub98. I know a little about cars but this is new for me. I mean I was the one who changed my own alternator and battery by myself. So I'm not a total girly-girl when it comes to cars but this has me mystified. :/

No problem. So, did you put in a new alternator?

Yeah alternator is new as of like 2-3 weeks ago. Battery is new as of today. Hence why I'm confused.

Oh ok. Yeah when it comes to electrical, it gets very confusing. That happened to me alot with my VW. Lol. Is the battery is dead again?

No. Or I should say it shouldn't be considering it's brand new as of today. But you say O'Reilly's should be able to test it and help me figure out what's wrong (codes), etc?

When a car stalls. It means a bunch of things from the fuel system to an electrical component from the engine. But, if you can. Try to see if you can find out that the codes are. It will be alot easier to see what is wrong.

Great. :/ I hope it's simple or I'm screwed. I can't afford to pay anyone to fix it. :/ Best case scenario would be?

Well, it shouldn't be that bad. It could be a faulty sensor. If you do get the codes, just let met know and I can help.
Another thing that you can do, is check the idle air control valve. Because it will get gunked up over time and cause idling and stalling issues. Most can be removed and cleaned with wd-40 or throttle body cleaner. A carbon fouled throttle body can cause poor idling and stalling as well.
Thats something cheap that you can do for now. :)

Ok I'll get the codes as soon as I can tomorrow. I don't know about you but for me it would be easier to chat via email since I can send it from my cell phone. What works best for you?

Yeah. Email would be good. Everytime I come on here, it tells me that I need to sign in.
Feel free to email me at volcom775@hotmail. Com

Ok thanks. I'll let you know. :)

Did you figure out the problem I have the same issue and I am in the same situation as you. I am also a broke college kid but I desperately need to fix this issue):

My 2001 Chevy Cavalier will shut off for no reason while driving. I will be driving and the trac off light will come on and then the car will stall out as I slow down or it will sputter and eventually stop. This could happen when I am going down the highway, coming to a stop, or making a turn. If I shut the car off and turn it back on it jerks whenever I put it in drive. This last time it happened and jerked the RPM's revved and the car sped out and the brakes would not stop it. I eventually hit the person in front of me.

Traction off light comes on then the car shuts off.