Stalling engine while driving

KUDZIENIGEL

MEMBER
2003 MITSUBISHI PAJERO
1.8L
4 CYL
TURBO
4WD
AUTOMATIC
140,000 MILES

It just fails engine in motion, but it can also starts and drive and stall again after some kilometers.

Sunday, February 16th, 2020 AT 8:00 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,872 POSTS

Hi,

Has the check engine light come on when running? If so, have the computer scanned to identify diagnostic trouble codes. If it hasn't, the first thing I would check is fuel pump pressure. You may have a weak pump. Here is a link that explains how it is done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Also, here is a link you may find helpful:

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

When it stalls, you indicate it starts right back up. If that is incorrect, let me know. Also, if you find there are codes stored or if you can think of any other symptoms, let me know.

Take care,
Joe

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Sunday, February 16th, 2020 AT 4:17 PM

AZER SHIRINOV

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Hello, I'm experiencing a similar problem with my 2000 model Pajero io. It stalls unexpectedly while driving. Initially, it would restart after stalling, but now it happens more frequently, and sometimes it won't start at all. Diagnostic tools show no issues (the oil and battery indicators light up when the engine stalls). And we still haven't found the cause.

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Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 AT 6:58 AM

KEN L

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It sounds like you have a fuel pump or a crankshaft angle sensor going out which neither will throw a code, when the engine stalls I would use starting fluid to see if the engine will run on it to help confirm the fuel pump failure. If it won't run let's check for spark, this video and guide will help us go in the right direction to fix the car:

https://youtu.be/baq_aEWNQ0Y?si=jb7kL_9H190LuTLQ

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-not-running-advanced

Please go over these guides and get back to us.

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Monday, December 4th, 2023 AT 9:50 AM