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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@elizabethcoles6038
6 жыл бұрын
Scotty Kilmer what is the name of the heater you discuss on November 21 to put heat in your vehicle. Cost 40 dollars
@harihir
6 жыл бұрын
Scotty Kilmer For Hybrid cars ? (BTW world is planning to ban petrol only vehicles.. Could you please tell us about your ideas)
@b.a.z1072
6 жыл бұрын
Scotty Kilmer just keep ur fred Flintstone feet ready for anything that happens on the road
@scottykilmer
6 жыл бұрын
it's in that video's description, and prices may vary day to day
@dukeman7595
6 жыл бұрын
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
@frenchcanadianbastard9998
6 жыл бұрын
Thats what smarts are for
@alyssa7867
6 жыл бұрын
Beat me to it
@armoricain
6 жыл бұрын
LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL!!!!!
@bg_dan
6 жыл бұрын
My sides are in orbit from this comment.
@attilakhan4606
6 жыл бұрын
yes u right lolz
If your car dies on the road keep a spare Scotty Kilmer in the trunk lol
@bloodyblade916
6 жыл бұрын
best comment LMAO!
@alvaroakatico9188
5 жыл бұрын
FIREFISTLUFFY With spare parts, don’t forget.
@taylorbee4010
5 жыл бұрын
Trunk opens REV UP YOUR ENGINES!!
@teresamcdaniel1989
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
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/
@logankincade661
6 жыл бұрын
Scotty Kilmer - Awesom, you are truly the KING of car help for the world. Thank Scotty Kilmer
@Kevinb1821
6 жыл бұрын
what do you do if your ahole neighbor puts water in your gas tank?
@anilrehmatullah7906
6 жыл бұрын
romance their wife while your stuck home and their out at work.
@logankincade661
6 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha!!! Fill her up dude!!!!
@anilrehmatullah7906
6 жыл бұрын
I THUMBS DOWN, WHY WOULD YOU KICK HIS DOG. YOU HAVE NO CHILL.
Scotty is the only youtube mechanic who explains it really really well .. I hope he stays forever... watched his videos since 2008
@letscuthairtoday9038
2 жыл бұрын
*Since 2008? DAMN.* _You really are a die hard fan, huh…_
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 :~)
Many problems can be avoided if people only maintained their vehicles and checked the belts/fluid levels.
@wholeNwon
6 жыл бұрын
And charging system.
@Engineer9736
6 жыл бұрын
No shit Sherlocks. It’s the whole point of maintenance.
@electronicsNmore
6 жыл бұрын
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.
@BmwMe-uh9sy
6 жыл бұрын
yeah i know so many negative ppl in this world
@myname9252
6 жыл бұрын
That goes for their health too. Aint that something.
Never too old to learn something new, Thanks Scotty this video could be a lifesaver for many viewers.
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
Scotty you have been a great blessing to my life you have helped me with all your KZread videos thank you for all your hard work.
@scottykilmer
6 жыл бұрын
+2brokenwings73 glad to hear it, thanks for the support!
I just keep a spare engine in my glove box in case something happens, then you just swap it out and go!
@livewireOrourke
6 жыл бұрын
OH DONALD well then where do you keep the spare transmission?
@haZedxClanz
6 жыл бұрын
OH DONALD I like to keep 4 spar tires in the engine bay incase all my tires go flat.
6 жыл бұрын
Yup, it only takes 2 minutes to replace an engine.
@MK-ex4pb
6 жыл бұрын
OH DONALD where do you put the hoist?
@MK-ex4pb
6 жыл бұрын
Pavel Paškevič instant engine change
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.
@SalandFindles
6 жыл бұрын
+Kester Williams You're**
What happens if you die on the side of the road?
@scottykilmer
6 жыл бұрын
just get some more snow and rebuild yourself
@DavesWheeling
6 жыл бұрын
😂
@Ou8y2k2
6 жыл бұрын
Buy a replacement life and put it in the trunk. Duh
@mrsemifixit
6 жыл бұрын
Have your car watch a similar video made for humans
@Ormmwar
6 жыл бұрын
half time mechanic, full time savage
This guy is a fund of information and a lifesaver. Great content, as always.
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.
@haZedxClanz
6 жыл бұрын
I woulda never thunk that a rodent would chew up your wires lol. Nice tips though.
@wholeNwon
6 жыл бұрын
Air filters are normal maintenance items. Why replace a fuel pump when checking its function is so easy?
@olivervigilia6351
6 жыл бұрын
*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).
@olivervigilia6351
6 жыл бұрын
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. ;)
@RFlash-xc4lo
6 жыл бұрын
Oliver Vigilia A Kia Rio dies because its a Kia Rio!
Thank you. You saved me from being stuck in a lonely parking lot. ✨💛🐝
Hats off to this man.
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.
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
Haven't learned much from ya. But I love how you explain everything very well! Great for people who are not mechanically inclined!
Instead of filling the glovebox and boot with spare parts...Just tow another car.... then you will have everything you need.
@tommytruth7595
6 жыл бұрын
I tow a 10 foot trailer with all I need.
I just have jumper cables & tire inflator in trunk...need more tools 😞
@logicreignssupreme6301
6 жыл бұрын
Critical Thinker There's a thought ...lol
@haZedxClanz
6 жыл бұрын
Snap-on
@olivervigilia6351
6 жыл бұрын
Besides having tools... two most important things to have: 1) a working cellphone to call for help, and 2) an updated AAA membership card... It also is good to have luck on your side.... my nissan stalled on the highway and luckily a police car passed by a few minutes later... the officer asked my permission if he could push my car onto the shoulder with his crown vic (which had the front push bars), and i agreed (i'd rather have minor scratches than being rear ended with cars going 55-60 mph). He was also gracious enough to call for a tow truck since i didn't have AAA membership at that time.
@thebehemoth1998
6 жыл бұрын
LOGIC REIGNS SUPREME I carry an impact with sockets and a 2 ton Jack.
@Believe231
6 жыл бұрын
Oliver Vigilia -Yep, that's a public servant if I ever saw one, nice! Thanks for sharing that with us!
So glad to have you in my life, I feel so empowered. Got to fill my trunk up now. Its going to be interesting.
Scotty, the type of person to have a spare engine in his trunk in case his main engine fails
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.
@bonecrushershow9167
2 жыл бұрын
Honda Odyssey fuel pump relay gets a cold solder break around 200,000 miles.
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.
@oldtwinsna8347
6 жыл бұрын
Yes, and don't count on jumper cables necessarily helping you these days either. Many folks will refuse to jump another car.
Scottys so prepared, he keeps a spare, spare, just in case... lol
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.
@dquad
6 жыл бұрын
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.
@roland985
6 жыл бұрын
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.
Good stuff Scotty.
Arguably the best mechanic with all the tips and tricks. Keep it up!
@logankincade661
6 жыл бұрын
Critical Thinker - Eric is cool........but he is nooo Scotty Kilmer
@logankincade661
6 жыл бұрын
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 !!!
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.
Thanks Scotty
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 😂😂
love your book scotty
@scottykilmer
6 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@technologic667
6 жыл бұрын
Critical Thinker rev up your engine!
@logankincade661
6 жыл бұрын
I would buy it, just for the humor, car tips and dirty pic's as a Bonus!!
Badass Scotty at it again. Good to see you again.
You have saved me so much money I thank you
@scottykilmer
6 жыл бұрын
+Mel James glad to hear it, thanks!
I love these! Keep them coming. I am sure the supply is endless.
Scotty is got a moving mechanic shop, this guy is complete!
Great advice. A LOT of people do now know any of this.
2:27 I don't feel comfortable taking apart half my car on the side of the highway to replace a belt.
@Toxxsicklemons
4 жыл бұрын
deWaardt 😂😂😂
@vgrepairs
3 жыл бұрын
Fan belts are easy to get to. Your alternator angle is adjustable.
@99domini99
3 жыл бұрын
@@vgrepairs Ever worked on a modern car?
@vgrepairs
3 жыл бұрын
@@99domini99 to be honest I only work on my personal and friends' vehicles regularly, 81 vw pickup, 89crx, 2002 civic, 05 pilot, 2011 versa, 04 dodge Dakota, 98 jetta. All of them have an easily replaceable fan belt.
@johntaggart91
3 жыл бұрын
I've done an alternator on a mountain top. Talking 8 miles from the nearest road. Find your sack if you're worried about a belt
Love the Scotty Kilmer channel!
"Keep a spare engine in the trunk"
@juansalazarjr10
4 жыл бұрын
🤣😂🤣
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.
Do a video about what you should keep in your car or pick up
Great. Super practical tips!
Not a good idea to change a fuse to a higher value fuse because the fuse is sized to keep the wire in the circuit safe from overheating. Better advice is to keep 4 or 5 of each value as spares in the glove box....they take up very little room. Then when a fuse has blown replace it with the same size as originsl, then if that one blows too you must find out what the problem is in that circuit....if you put a higher value fuse in, the wire in the circuit may start to heat up and start a fire........
@TraceyAllen
6 жыл бұрын
Jeffrey Hill very much yes. Modern vehicle just don't blow fuses for no reason. There is a cause. Wether its added accessories, or a short to power.
@sct913
6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely correct. If you blow a fuse that ends up stranding you, and don't have one of the correct amperage available (always a good idea to keep a few spares in the glove box), then it's much better to swap one of the correct value from a circuit that is less critical (i.e. one you don't absolutely need to get you home) than to use a fuse of a higher value instead. In addition to the risk of fire by using a fuse rated higher than the circuit is designed for, many circuits in cars (even older ones) have both fuses and so-called fusible links> These links are designed as a "last ditch" measure to protect the wiring from overheating if the fuse doesn't blow for some reason. If there's a steady short, using a larger amperage fuse will most likely blow this link, which will not only keep you stranded, but is much harder (and much more expensive) to repair as well.
@endurofan9854
5 жыл бұрын
Jeffrey Hill yeah
@edwardsteward3115
5 жыл бұрын
Hard to believe people don't know this. Now a few more will. Thanks
Lol! Nice!!! I now walk with everything in my trunk including my entire tool box 😎
@yebacpolske3648
6 жыл бұрын
Let me guess, you drive BMW or Merc?
PURE GOLD VIDEO!!! ON my Scotty Kilmer´s videos of my library. Thank You, Scotty.
@scottykilmer
6 жыл бұрын
+MrCapi55 thanks for the support!
@user-kp7hh9yb8d
Ай бұрын
@@scottykilmer if the belt is to tight would that make it die in the middle of the road?
This guy is auto smart.thank you.
Scotty, you deserve 1M+ subscribers.
@scottykilmer
6 жыл бұрын
+Steve Huddleston thanks!
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.
@scottykilmer
6 жыл бұрын
+Thavanesh Chefty glad to hear it!
Scotty, I'm a little late with this, but with this last weekend being veterans day weekend, thank you for your service brother
My standard for after changing a worn belt is to put the old one in the trunk as a spare. A lot cheaper that buying a brand new one for a spare.
This guy should have a training academy or school for young mechanics
I keep a whole auto parts zone in my trunk
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
Scotty, where do you put your luggage on a trip? 😂
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!
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.
@willptech7565
6 жыл бұрын
lol, best comment
Super .... very useful and love from INDIA
A bunch of very helpful advice, especially turning the heater on to help keep from over heating.Thanks, Scotty you are stellar.
@Opin10n
Жыл бұрын
So thats why when i turned on my heater i felt like i was one with the engine
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.
im learning alot from this GUY! legend!
This guy saved me millions
Check the Gas : 00:27 Check the fuses : 01:10 Check the belt : 02:09 Temperature : 03:00 The oil : 03:45
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.
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
Another great video. Love watching Scotty
For some reason I still keep watching scotties videos.... It's like seeing a train wreck... Just cant look away, lol
Keep it up, sir! We enjoy and learn a lot from your videos!
@scottykilmer
6 жыл бұрын
thanks for the support!
@keidilim12
6 жыл бұрын
Share his video!
Great video as always Scotty.
legend Scotty love your videos you have saved me a fortune hi five from scotland
Nice tutorial, perfect fuse box, i saw it in Amazon. But remember in case that the fuse fail something bad going on.
This is a great video with at least one tip for everyone
Got it Scotty, gotta have an auto shop in my trunk🙏..
Thank you for your awesome channel. Unsung hero.
This is funny, Scotty basically has a repair shot in his trunk ;). I'd add keep a eye on your gauges and warning lights. My serpentine belt broke a few months back and the battery light came on and the air conditioning stopped working. I realized what had happened and luckily my battery lasted long enough to drive it to my mechanics shop. Like 15 miles I was sweating it. When I got to the shop I had to turnaround and my electric power steering was starting to fail. Pretty lucky but if I hadn't been watching and saw the warning light I would have been dead on the side of the road.
I need to get me a spare scotty in my trunk haha
Very nice information
Very nice IDAHO no plate on Scotty Kilmers car!
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
Possible to do a review of the portable power packs and requirements to maintain/charging etc?
Could also be the PCV valve. This happed on my 2000 taurus the PCV valve boot was ripped in two.
Scotty is awesome
Thanks Scott. My truck is basically an AutoZone now. I am not afraid to go anywhere now.
What about driving and it dies in the middle of the road, then get it towed back home, sits a few minutes and starts right back up and idles fine? Usually going uphill it will die.
Great video Scotty.
if you drive a manual, just put it in 1st or 2nd gear and just keep cranking the engine all the way home or till your battery dies
I was waiting for Scotty to say make sure you have a spare belt for your spare belt!
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!
Thanks Scotty! This is why I subscribed :D I learn so much from you!
@scottykilmer
6 жыл бұрын
+Smoky thanks for the support!
@FerRod2113
6 жыл бұрын
Scotty Kilmer you actually replied 😭😭 I always comment on your videos ❤️
Scotty u are the man
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.
Brilliantly entertaining and informative! This guy's a frickin genius!
Scotty I forgot the rubber mallet bag on the bottom of the gas tank while someone else cranks the car or can you put a jumper on the EFI relay, Bank of the cash check make sure the fuel pump is working then start the car after us fought the relay back in?
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.
Thanks Scotty for this video,
great video! has happened to me more times than I'd like it to lol
Hello Scotty Kilmer! I have a 1994 Toyota Celica GT. I’m 19 years old and it’s the perfect car for me. Got it for a steal price due to the miles. Odometer sits at 126,000 miles right now and I hear that these Celicas can last well over 300,000 miles. I wanted to ask your opinion since I see you have one as well. What do I do to ensure my Celica lasts as long as yours?
You make awesome videos.