Car stalls out at red lights

lkinca · 02-16-2010, 07:02 AM

It seems my 2007 compass does not like to sit at red lights. If the light is too long I get a shudder and the engine dies. This is random and I cannot predict when it will happen. I have been to the dealer twice. The first time they flashed the computer. The second time they could not get the car to stall??
Any thoughts.

i2canoe · 02-16-2010, 10:37 AM

Avoid stopping at lights?

>>>>seriously .... welcome to the forum, lets wait and see what other members might suggest.

Cherokee · 02-17-2010, 07:49 AM

LOL at i2, but yes, welcome to the forum and sorry to hear about your trouble. So if your car stalls while sitting at a light, does it do it any other time you are at idle for a brief period? Next question, are you stopped on any kind of a grade i.e. uphill/downhill? Again, welcome and I hope you enjoy the site!

- Cherokee

zackman · 02-17-2010, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by lkinca

It seems my 2007 compass does not like to sit at red lights. If the light is too long I get a shudder and the engine dies. This is random and I cannot predict when it will happen. I have been to the dealer twice. The first time they flashed the computer. The second time they could not get the car to stall??
Any thoughts.

i had the EXACT same problem it did it randomly. mb 3-4 times a week. first day i got the car it stalled at the drive thru... went to the dealer a few times they flashed it ect. they finally found a fault with the alternator. have them test your alternator. since my alternator was changed i haven't had my vehicle stall in the past year and a half.

zackman · 02-17-2010, 02:55 PM

if you need i can try to find my service record for the repair and scan it so you can show them if you have any issues... are you still under warranty?

lkinca · 02-24-2010, 05:36 PM

I am taking the car in tomorrow under warranty - any information to help them fix the car would be great. Thanks for the info.

LK

hdradioguy53 · 08-21-2010, 07:32 PM

That's dangerous. Not in my jeep...but this happened to me on the freeway!

02-16-2010, 07:02 AM	#1
lkinca Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2	Car stalls out at red lights It seems my 2007 compass does not like to sit at red lights. If the light is too long I get a shudder and the engine dies. This is random and I cannot predict when it will happen. I have been to the dealer twice. The first time they flashed the computer. The second time they could not get the car to stall?? Any thoughts. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

02-17-2010, 07:49 AM	#3
Cherokee Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Morgan City, LA Posts: 1,279	LOL at i2, but yes, welcome to the forum and sorry to hear about your trouble. So if your car stalls while sitting at a light, does it do it any other time you are at idle for a brief period? Next question, are you stopped on any kind of a grade i.e. uphill/downhill? Again, welcome and I hope you enjoy the site! - Cherokee Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ My 2007 Jeep Compass Sport, Bright Silver Metallic, 26E, CVT II, Driver Convenience Group, Sunroof, Trailer Tow Prep Group, 4x2 1991 XJ Cherokee Sport 4X4 4.0 H/O I6 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 ST, SWB Reg Cab, Bright Silver Metallic, Trailer Tow Package JEEP - Just Enjoy Everything, Period..... Last edited by Cherokee; 02-17-2010 at 08:02 AM.

02-17-2010, 02:55 PM	#5
zackman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 204	if you need i can try to find my service record for the repair and scan it so you can show them if you have any issues... are you still under warranty? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

02-24-2010, 05:36 PM	#6
lkinca Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2	I am taking the car in tomorrow under warranty - any information to help them fix the car would be great. Thanks for the info. LK Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

08-21-2010, 07:32 PM	#7
hdradioguy53 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 16	That's dangerous. Not in my jeep...but this happened to me on the freeway! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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