How to Fix a Car that Won't Start and Randomly Dies While Driving
Car wont start and randomly dies while driving. How to fix a car that wont start. How to fix car that wont crank. How to fix car that dies while driving. There's many reasons why a car could die on the road such as: out of gasoline, fuel pump fuse, fan belt broke, radiator out of coolant, and low engine oil. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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Scotty Kilmer what is the name of the heater you discuss on November 21 to put heat in your vehicle. Cost 40 dollars
Scotty Kilmer For Hybrid cars ? (BTW world is planning to ban petrol only vehicles.. Could you please tell us about your ideas)
Scotty Kilmer just keep ur fred Flintstone feet ready for anything that happens on the road
it's in that video's description, and prices may vary day to day
I like the guy who had a small fold up bicycle in his trunk. Beats walking.
Lesson learned, keep a spare car in the trunk xD
Thats what smarts are for
Beat me to it
LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL!!!!!
My sides are in orbit from this comment.
yes u right lolz
If your car dies on the road keep a spare Scotty Kilmer in the trunk lol
best comment LMAO!
FIREFISTLUFFY With spare parts, don’t forget.
Trunk opens REV UP YOUR ENGINES!!
😂😂😂
Scotty is the only youtube mechanic who explains it really really well .. I hope he stays forever... watched his videos since 2008
*Since 2008? DAMN.* _You really are a die hard fan, huh…_
I'm about to start a new type of Sunday Video, they will be featuring YOUR cool cars, for more info visit my Instagram: instagram.com/scotty_the_mechanic/
Scotty Kilmer - Awesom, you are truly the KING of car help for the world. Thank Scotty Kilmer
what do you do if your ahole neighbor puts water in your gas tank?
romance their wife while your stuck home and their out at work.
Hahahahaha!!! Fill her up dude!!!!
I THUMBS DOWN, WHY WOULD YOU KICK HIS DOG. YOU HAVE NO CHILL.
Thank you so much!!!! It was a fuse and pepboys was going to charge me $740 to replace my fuel pump, Glad I watched your video, My van is safe at home now :~)
Never too old to learn something new, Thanks Scotty this video could be a lifesaver for many viewers.
Many problems can be avoided if people only maintained their vehicles and checked the belts/fluid levels.
And charging system.
No shit Sherlocks. It’s the whole point of maintenance.
Richard van Pukkem How nice it would be if only one day could pass by without some moron posting a wise @ss comment. I'm sure Scotty agrees.
yeah i know so many negative ppl in this world
That goes for their health too. Aint that something.
I just want to say this guy gets straight down to the point. I’m not even done watching the video and I have to give him a lot of credit for not wasting my time. I just subscribed
This guy is a fund of information and a lifesaver. Great content, as always.
Scotty you have been a great blessing to my life you have helped me with all your KZhead videos thank you for all your hard work.
+2brokenwings73 glad to hear it, thanks for the support!
Thank you Scotty, my dad forgot to screw the gas cap back on after refueling in a 2010 Chevy Silverado, got on the highway someone warned us we screwed it back on but then miles later, our truck stalled, I watched this video and then I got it back rollin to Houston! I love this man.
Haven't learned much from ya. But I love how you explain everything very well! Great for people who are not mechanically inclined!
Funny he posted this video today in the morning my car actually died on the road lol you read my mind Scotty your videos are really helpful and quick to the point keep it up
I just keep a spare engine in my glove box in case something happens, then you just swap it out and go!
OH DONALD well then where do you keep the spare transmission?
OH DONALD I like to keep 4 spar tires in the engine bay incase all my tires go flat.
Yup, it only takes 2 minutes to replace an engine.
OH DONALD where do you put the hoist?
Pavel Paškevič instant engine change
Just want to share some of my experiences: 1) One time my Nissan died on the road... drove my mechanic nuts trying to figure out why it died and wouldn't restart... we even changed out the fuel pump motor.... eventually he found out that there was a small piece of debris right on the MAF sensor wire. 2) In another incident my Kia Rio kept dying on the road intermittently... my mechanic traced it to a clogged air filter. 3) A faulty ECU can also cause stalling... the dealer was able to diagnose this correctly using advanced scan equipment/dealer level scan tool. 4) for modern commonrail diesels, a clogged or failing SCV (suction control valve) can cause stalling. Also a clogged fuel filter too. 5) check your wiring... chewed up wires (rodent caused) can mess up your electrical system and cause hesitation and stalling When stalled, the very FIRST thing to do is to move your car to safety. If your car had just stalled and you still have momentum, turn on your flashers and try your best to reach the shoulder or emergency lane. Other drivers behind may have not noticed your breakdown and they can slam into your car unexpectedly.
I woulda never thunk that a rodent would chew up your wires lol. Nice tips though.
Air filters are normal maintenance items. Why replace a fuel pump when checking its function is so easy?
*lil den* - most modern cars have soy-based wiring coatings (also called bioplastic) so rodents are more attacted to them... they think its food! Try googling more info and car makes/models with this stuff... your car might be on the list. The car manufacturers supposedly do this for recycling and "go green" purposes but from what i read, its cheaper for them to make (at our expense, lol... wiring harnesses could cost $$$ to replace).
wholeNwon - actually i had just purchased the car used (no service history) and was on my way home when it started to stall... i had another car that had a failing fuel pump which exhibited similar stalling symptoms at times (intermittent problem) but sometimes worked or checked out ok (no codes). I guess we both presumed its the same thing on this car... i just wanted to be sure and eliminate that factor. I guess sometimes its a simple solution/simple fix but we do complex stuff to try to solve the problem. Hehe. ;)
Oliver Vigilia A Kia Rio dies because its a Kia Rio!
So glad to have you in my life, I feel so empowered. Got to fill my trunk up now. Its going to be interesting.
Thank you. You saved me from being stuck in a lonely parking lot. ✨💛🐝
This is some of the best advice you could ever give anyone this is awesome and it’s better to be prepared and never use it then to not be and be stranded great work Scotty. You are the best you tuber over watched thanks for the great job keep it up
Scotty your the man! I sincerely appreciate all of this great info that you put out. I feel like my knowledge on cars grows more and more each week. Thank you so much, please keep up the great work.
+Kester Williams You're**
All great tips. Fortunately, despite keeping cars for about 200,000 miles none of these have happened to me. However, I did blow a water pump on a Toyota Camry - when that happens, unless you can get it to hold antifreeze you are getting a tow. I had the antifreeze - but pouring it in just dumped more on the road. Only time I have ever been stranded on the road.
The modern jump starter pack is a God sent. Great present for anyone who doesn't have jumper cables already. Saved me and others a few times already.
Yes, and don't count on jumper cables necessarily helping you these days either. Many folks will refuse to jump another car.
Scotty is got a moving mechanic shop, this guy is complete!
Arguably the best mechanic with all the tips and tricks. Keep it up!
Critical Thinker - Eric is cool........but he is nooo Scotty Kilmer
I agree but, Can we say "idiot" in today's politicaly correct world? I think we have to say "special"..... U have a good sense of humor too I like it !!!
A bunch of very helpful advice, especially turning the heater on to help keep from over heating.Thanks, Scotty you are stellar.
So thats why when i turned on my heater i felt like i was one with the engine
I’m glad I️ have everything you mentioned in my car except for the alternator belt and a battery jumper. You forgot to mention jumper cables for road side assistance!
Nice tutorial, perfect fuse box, i saw it in Amazon. But remember in case that the fuse fail something bad going on.
PURE GOLD VIDEO!!! ON my Scotty Kilmer´s videos of my library. Thank You, Scotty.
+MrCapi55 thanks for the support!
Thanks Kimmel I fixed my car right now...it stopped on the road...checked fuses at it was the fuel pump fuse...started right up
Hey Scotty, great info. I think it may be worth mentioning to check for a blown fuel pump relay. I've seen that as well.
Honda Odyssey fuel pump relay gets a cold solder break around 200,000 miles.
Hi boss just to let you know👍👍👍 I do really like your channel ....... .... it's hard to be like you that fixed all the mechanic problems and I don't have any tools in my car box like yours ........but it's so funny to see that you got a spare alternator belt in your car that make me laugh like crazy 😂😂
I love these! Keep them coming. I am sure the supply is endless.
Badass Scotty at it again. Good to see you again.
Nice video. I would say most of these problems would or could happen by not bringing the car to a good mechanic to check everything at least 2x a year. The likelihood of a fuse blowing while driving I would think is very rare. The same goes for a fan belt. A ten year old car could have a coolant leak from a whole in a radiator, which happened to me around 1999 on a trip to the catskills in NYS. As far as oil and other fluids like brake fluid and transmission fluid; It's the owners responsibility to have a mechanic check it. Some dealers don't charge for minor things, but DO have them checked. Keeping the proper tire pressure can be added to that list as well as the proper battery charge.
Love the Scotty Kilmer channel!
Scotty, I'm a little late with this, but with this last weekend being veterans day weekend, thank you for your service brother
Scotty, the type of person to have a spare engine in his trunk in case his main engine fails
Great advice. A LOT of people do now know any of this.
Instead of filling the glovebox and boot with spare parts...Just tow another car.... then you will have everything you need.
I tow a 10 foot trailer with all I need.
Great tips Scotty!!! Sometime a larger fuse is just enough to let the smoke out of the failing component or knock a shorted wire off its short. Problem solve happy travels
legend Scotty love your videos you have saved me a fortune hi five from scotland
I keep all fluids, a belt, an electric pump and a battery pack in my car. the battery has paid for itself 10 times. I even sometimes carry around my 1/2" electric impact to quickly swap a tire if I need to. you think you'll never meed any of it but it's so nice to have it all when you do.
Another great video. Love watching Scotty
Brilliantly entertaining and informative! This guy's a frickin genius!
Thanks Scotty
im learning alot from this GUY! legend!
Hats off to this man.
Scotty, you deserve 1M+ subscribers.
+Steve Huddleston thanks!
Scotty I just love your videos man I fix my 1996 Toyota paseo with your videos, also thanks for a the knowledge 😎.
Scottys so prepared, he keeps a spare, spare, just in case... lol
Hi Scotty , I have watched one off your previous videos , were you also give the hint of turning your heater on maxim when your car starts to over heat , my car started to over heat 2 weeks ago and I tried your tip and it worked , I was able to drive my car to the mechanic that works on it.
+Thavanesh Chefty glad to hear it!
All good tips to be sure. Thanks for the video.
For some reason I still keep watching scotties videos.... It's like seeing a train wreck... Just cant look away, lol
Good stuff Scotty.
Great video as always Scotty.
Do a video about what you should keep in your car or pick up
This is a great video with at least one tip for everyone
If it's a 2006 Ford Expedition or similar, consider changing the fuel pump driver module by the spare tire and the fuse for it in the fuse panel.
What happens if you die on the side of the road?
just get some more snow and rebuild yourself
😂
Buy a replacement life and put it in the trunk. Duh
Have your car watch a similar video made for humans
half time mechanic, full time savage
Timing belt also... it's harder to check since you might need to un bolt some things to remove the cover but it happened to me in 2005. Make sure you know what milage intervals to change it at so you don't get stranded or bend the valves inside the engine!
Thank you for your awesome channel. Unsung hero.
Good tips and basic roadside troubleshooting Scotty. Liking your new Instagram page!
Thank you!😊
Thanks Scotty for this video,
You have saved me so much money I thank you
+Mel James glad to hear it, thanks!
I love this man. Right on time VID !!!
Lol! Nice!!! I now walk with everything in my trunk including my entire tool box 😎
Let me guess, you drive BMW or Merc?
Great. Super practical tips!
You can connect one of those booster batteries but do NOT disconnect the battery or batteries while the car is running. The voltage regulator in the alternator requires a battery in the circuit to function. All the computers require a correct voltage to function and to survive.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us dummies..
Possible to do a review of the portable power packs and requirements to maintain/charging etc?
great video! has happened to me more times than I'd like it to lol
I hope I run into this guy the next time I’m having car troubles 😂
love your book scotty
thanks!
Critical Thinker rev up your engine!
I would buy it, just for the humor, car tips and dirty pic's as a Bonus!!
One more tip that helped me once: my late '90s Buick just stalled on the freeway out of the blue. This was out of character, as the car was extremely well-maintained. I knew air and ignition were good. Fuel tank wasn't empty. No SES lamp or codes (I keep a scanner in car). Suspecting the fuel pump, I popped the trunk, took a tire iron and thumped the floor of the trunk near the fuel tank. Car started right up and ran fine for 3 more days. I kept a rubber mallet in the trunk and used it maybe ten times over the next month, until I could order a fuel sending unit and replace.
When a car overheats Ive found turning the heater and fan on to be quite helpful as well to prevent overheating the car further
Got it Scotty, gotta have an auto shop in my trunk🙏..
This guy is auto smart.thank you.
Nice tips I would also add extra fuel filter (especially in diesel cars), $10 can save you hundreds in towing. Unless you have Merc or BMW than all you can do is to fix them with mobile phone and credit card.
Always be prepared, a whole garage in the trunk.Keep going!
Thanks Scotty! This is why I subscribed :D I learn so much from you!
+Smoky thanks for the support!
Scotty Kilmer you actually replied 😭😭 I always comment on your videos ❤️
Your always helpful! Thanks
Hello Scotty, I have a dodge challenger rt with 41,000 miles got to a stop and it took a gasp, like for air. does that mean that the mass air sensor is going bad? by the way love your videos, they are very helpful!
I was waiting for Scotty to say make sure you have a spare belt for your spare belt!
Scotty is awesome
I keep a huge gas powered air compressor with $100000 worth of Snap-On tools in my truck so I really make sure I can get through being stranded. Not to mention a box of fuses like yours, 200 gallon barrels of engine oil, gear oil, brake fluid, trans fluid, power steering fluid and coolant. I also have a whole new set of tires with new rims, 1 whole new spare engine and transmission, spare cooling system parts, a spare dashboard unit with all electronic modules, spare PCM unit, spare plastic parts that could break, and extreme diagnostics equipment to make sure I find the root of any malfunction. Now I just need a box of gloves, but can't afford them now because of reasons.
lol, best comment
That's the worst feeling. I used to stay clear of the fast lane when I had an unreliable car. The emergency lanes on that side are too narrow and dangerous.
If your car is that unreliable then you shouldn't be driving it on the road. Doing so would be dangerous to both you and other motorists.
Sadly poor people need to get to work too. You’re late? You’re fired. You’re fired? You’re not living here! You’re not at a fixed address? Sorry, I can’t renew your drivers license.
Thanks Scott. My truck is basically an AutoZone now. I am not afraid to go anywhere now.
Good stuff.....Scotty the man....
You can listen for a working fuel pump. In a quiet environment, with the windows up, if your back seats fold down do that, turn the key to run but don't start it, you should be able to hear the fuel pump for a second or two. Also, there is a shrader valve right before the fuel rails to which you can check for fuel pressure (you'll get a rag and your hand smellin like gas though)
In my friends case, his 2005 Ford F150 stopping running due to a failed fuel pump driver module. The thing rotted apart. Build Ford tough! It's in the back, under the spare wheel, so all I had to do is remove the connector and plug in the new one and let it hang until it got home. Thankfully there was an Advance Auto nearby who had one in stock.
i always carry a 5 quart jug of supertech 5w30 full synthetic. for like $18. i use stp oil treatment+stopleak so it never leaks anyways but its there if i need it.
Great video Scotty.
this is good to know for road trips,
Super .... very useful and love from INDIA
Hey Scotty, you should make individual videos on how to check for spark, how to check for fuel, how to check for compressions! If you have please send link, mist of missed it.
scotty I can speak for every one your a jewel of information, quick question I own a 1010 Nissan quash qai 1.6 petrol which I reacently brought it has 13000 miles on the clock and it consumed 4 miles range of petrol why I was parked up for 15 minutes with the engine running. is that normal?
Scotty u are the man
Very nice IDAHO no plate on Scotty Kilmers car!
Cool. I'm sharing this with a few friends.
+Ken Spence The Inscrypshun thanks!