Traffic Car
Why does my car stall when I'm in traffic?
When I'm stuck in traffic, my car tends to heat up to over 95 degrees and then conks out and won't start again.
Its obviously something to do with temperature and that makes me think my fan might not be working properly, but it does make noise, so does anyone have any suggestions as to what else it could be?
By the way, its an Astra and is 13 years old. Old I know, but surely, still reliable...
I'm going to take it into the garage soon, but i want to go to them with some idea what might be causing the problem.
One final request, I'm not great (hence why I'm asking this question in the first place) on cars, so please go easy with me with any technical answers. Thanks.
It is either stalling because the temperature sensor and the Electronic Control Unit is telling it to shut down to avoid ceasing up or worse still it is nearly ceasing-up and cannot tick-over when at that temperature. Check the oil is at the correct level, and the water level in the radiator is correct and that the fan is working. Then warm-up the engine and check the water and confirm if it gets to nearly boiling when the gauge shows 95 degrees. If water is boiling then you have serious trouble and need to get it to a garage quick. If the water is only moderately hot but the gauge is showing 95 then the temperature sensor may be faulty.
 
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