Engine stalled while driving Skoda Octavia

Sooner or later, every driver can find himself in a situation where the Skoda Octavia, which a few moments ago obeyed all commands, suddenly stops responding to pressing the gas pedal, and red lights turn on on the dashboard - the engine stalled while driving. The engine has stopped working, the car is losing speed. What to do in such a situation?
Most importantly, don't be nervous! Depress the clutch pedal, turn on the hazard warning lights, then using the car's momentum, try to carefully move to the edge of the roadway and stop as far to the right as possible at the curb, and if possible, out of the roadway.
WARNING
Note that when the engine is not running, the effectiveness of the vehicle's braking system is reduced, so braking may require more force on the brake pedal. The same thing happens with electric power steering.
If the engine stalls while driving, apply the parking brake: if the vehicle is stopped on a slope, use the wheel chocks. In difficult traffic conditions and on country roads, set an emergency stop sign, as provided for by the Rules of the Road. Now you need to identify and fix the problem that has arisen.
If the engine stalled while driving, there are two main reasons for this:
- the ignition system does not work;
- the power system does not work.
First, find out if there is gasoline in the tank. Turn on the ignition and look at the instrument cluster. If the fuel reserve warning light is off and the gauge shows fuel, it can be assumed that there is gasoline in the tank.
Open the hood and carefully inspect the engine compartment. Pay attention to the integrity of all units. Check if all the wires are in place, if there are broken, burnt, damaged insulation. Inspect the gasoline hoses, fuel rail and make sure there are no gasoline leaks.
WARNING
If gasoline is leaking, do not start the engine under any circumstances until the problem is completely eliminated!
Inspect the expansion tank of the cooling system for coolant leakage. Also check the oil level in the crankcase. If everything is in order, proceed to the checks of the ignition and power systems that are described earlier, but first check the condition of the timing belt. If the belt is broken, the engine will not start for no apparent reason.
In addition, a sudden stop of the engine and the inability to start it again can be caused by a failure of the top dead center sensor or a disconnection of the wiring harness block from it.

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