How to Fix a Car that Won't Start and Randomly Dies While Driving

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6 жыл бұрын

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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@scottykilmer 6 жыл бұрын

⬇️Things I used in this video:⬇️ 1. Fuses: amzn.to/2juRysx 2. Battery Pack Jump Starter: amzn.to/2Akt2SA 3. Common Sense 4. 4k Camera: amzn.to/2hZ4AxX 5. Mini Microphone: amzn.to/2newgV9 6. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/2i2sKYz 7. Video editing software: amzn.to/2jv5Fhf 8. Thumbnail software: amzn.to/2k7tz6C 🛠Check out my Garage to see what I use every day and highly recommend: www.amazon.com/shop/scottykilmer ❗️Check out the Scotty store: goo.gl/RwhRGU 👉Follow me on Instagram for the latest news, funnies, and exclusive info / pics: goo.gl/ohy2cA

@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.

@firefistluffy4607 6 жыл бұрын

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

😂😂😂

@Ljrod95 6 жыл бұрын

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

@scottykilmer 6 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.

@christianbass10 6 жыл бұрын

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…_

@electronicsNmore 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@nicolasnicolas3155 4 жыл бұрын

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 :~)

@mrm9858 6 жыл бұрын

Never too old to learn something new, Thanks Scotty this video could be a lifesaver for many viewers.

@theitalianstallion1557 6 жыл бұрын

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

@XCodCreationsX 6 жыл бұрын

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

@reesepiece21 3 жыл бұрын

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

@champy1210 5 жыл бұрын

This guy is a fund of information and a lifesaver. Great content, as always.

@2brokenwings73 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty you have been a great blessing to my life you have helped me with all your KZfaq videos thank you for all your hard work.

@scottykilmer 6 жыл бұрын

+2brokenwings73 glad to hear it, thanks for the support!

@kesterwilliams2165 6 жыл бұрын

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**

@olivervigilia6351 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@officialnotonlyjames 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@duttydiesel8303 6 жыл бұрын

Haven't learned much from ya. But I love how you explain everything very well! Great for people who are not mechanically inclined!

@healerhelen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You saved me from being stuck in a lonely parking lot. ✨💛🐝

@Greig300 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@cartoonguy2241 6 жыл бұрын

Badass Scotty at it again. Good to see you again.

@Phelisha01 6 жыл бұрын

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

@matthewread79 6 жыл бұрын

Love the Scotty Kilmer channel!

@pattycake5643 6 жыл бұрын

So glad to have you in my life, I feel so empowered. Got to fill my trunk up now. Its going to be interesting.

@drbrono 6 жыл бұрын

I love these! Keep them coming. I am sure the supply is endless.

@rangerbravo 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Love watching Scotty

@wyattoneable 6 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Scotty.

@VlauableFather 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty

@mohammadalhusban 3 жыл бұрын

Hats off to this man.

@johnjburbridge 6 жыл бұрын

Great video as always Scotty.

@AutoMotivate 6 жыл бұрын

Great advice. A LOT of people do now know any of this.

@crazyman5520 6 жыл бұрын

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

@supjxy 6 жыл бұрын

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

@Buc_Stops_Here 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@Pentonavalsolutions 6 жыл бұрын

Great. Super practical tips!

@gabriellord7556 6 жыл бұрын

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 !!!

@tom_olofsson 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Scotty.

@kittenblossom2794 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliantly entertaining and informative! This guy's a frickin genius!

@ultramanxk7 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty is got a moving mechanic shop, this guy is complete!

@robinsonsauto 6 жыл бұрын

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

@amiaalfonso2739 2 жыл бұрын

im learning alot from this GUY! legend!

@ronaldoelliesah 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty for this video,

@63256325N 6 жыл бұрын

All good tips to be sure. Thanks for the video.

@1934811 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty, the type of person to have a spare engine in his trunk in case his main engine fails

@dojodetroit420 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your awesome channel. Unsung hero.

@telosfd 6 жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial, perfect fuse box, i saw it in Amazon. But remember in case that the fuse fail something bad going on.

@The-Homecook-0000 6 жыл бұрын

Good stuff.....Scotty the man....

@ra-shae4706 3 жыл бұрын

I love this man. Right on time VID !!!

@weedwarrior6961 6 жыл бұрын

Your always helpful! Thanks

@jlang8213 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@magicrobharv 6 жыл бұрын

Great info.

@AliG-wn9kg 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@BigDirtyBasterd 6 жыл бұрын

Scottys so prepared, he keeps a spare, spare, just in case... lol

@malikjamil2199 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice information

@jonerijuseppi3047 5 жыл бұрын

This guy is auto smart.thank you.

@itumblers 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty is awesome

@mriphone1000 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@scottishgas9305 6 жыл бұрын

legend Scotty love your videos you have saved me a fortune hi five from scotland

@MrCapi55 6 жыл бұрын

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 10 күн бұрын

@@scottykilmer if the belt is to tight would that make it die in the middle of the road?

@DavidMartinez-hl9ms 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty I just love your videos man I fix my 1996 Toyota paseo with your videos, also thanks for a the knowledge 😎.

@meljames9920 6 жыл бұрын

You have saved me so much money I thank you

@scottykilmer 6 жыл бұрын

+Mel James glad to hear it, thanks!

@shellykennedy5427 6 жыл бұрын

This is a great video with at least one tip for everyone

@A.M00007 6 жыл бұрын

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 😂😂

@FFSteve81 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty, you deserve 1M+ subscribers.

@scottykilmer 6 жыл бұрын

+Steve Huddleston thanks!

@IronMan-ml5yi 6 жыл бұрын

You make awesome videos.

@felixnunez8062 6 жыл бұрын

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

@ironlung8780 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks scotty!

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

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!!

@bkabishek1234 4 жыл бұрын

Super .... very useful and love from INDIA

@gofastnys 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty u are the man

@radforduniversity6424 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty, I'm a little late with this, but with this last weekend being veterans day weekend, thank you for your service brother

@shawnvang6374 6 жыл бұрын

Love this guy

@msw600 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@logicreignssupreme6301 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@seanorourke8470 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid 😎

@sibigeorge007 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks this video

@micahstam5816 6 жыл бұрын

Do a video about what you should keep in your car or pick up

@Tactical.Pastor 6 жыл бұрын

Cool. I'm sharing this with a few friends.

@scottykilmer 6 жыл бұрын

+Ken Spence The Inscrypshun thanks!

@evensbolivar2693 Жыл бұрын

This guy saved me millions

@fredieguerra7306 6 жыл бұрын

this is good to know for road trips,

@christopherramos6226 6 жыл бұрын

u r Da MAN KEEP IT UP 👍👍

@AtlantaGeorgia404 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@TheChefty 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@jimmyrose17 6 жыл бұрын

great video! has happened to me more times than I'd like it to lol

@pushhrodd01 6 жыл бұрын

I keep a whole auto parts zone in my trunk

@maryburkett3795 4 жыл бұрын

I hope I run into this guy the next time I’m having car troubles 😂

@Fireship1 6 жыл бұрын

Good tips and basic roadside troubleshooting Scotty. Liking your new Instagram page!

@TheMegahusky 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!😊

@seezu84 6 жыл бұрын

"Keep a spare engine in the trunk"

@juansalazarjr10 4 жыл бұрын

🤣😂🤣

@amazingoutdoorlifehelweh4u751 6 жыл бұрын

thank u so much for your information

@donny268 6 жыл бұрын

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?

@EJR20 6 жыл бұрын

Got it Scotty, gotta have an auto shop in my trunk🙏..

@wholeNwon 6 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.

@k.w.4068 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Bro!

@WCGwkf 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@freddieposey9222 11 ай бұрын

Dude you are my new best friend

@joshjlmgproductions3313 6 жыл бұрын

Nice S550, Scotty

@wangyong1609 Жыл бұрын

I love this man ♥️🥂😊 Too good

@steveodonald9503 5 жыл бұрын

For some reason I still keep watching scotties videos.... It's like seeing a train wreck... Just cant look away, lol

@kdub03301986 6 жыл бұрын

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!