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.

02-17-2010, 07:49 AM	#3
Cherokee Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Louisiana, USA! Posts: 610	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 __________________ 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.

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02-16-2010, 10:37 AM	#2
i2canoe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 535	Avoid stopping at lights? >>>>seriously .... welcome to the forum, lets wait and see what other members might suggest.

02-17-2010, 02:55 PM	#5
zackman Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 85	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?

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

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!