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Stalling

Tiny
RICHARDLG
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  • 1989 BUICK PARK AVENUE
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 144,000 MILES
I just bought an old b89 Park Avenue. It drove 3 miles home ok. Today it keeps stalling out when I am drving it, especially at
lights etc, and the won't start.
Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 AT 5:55 PM

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Tiny
JDL
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  • 16,098 POSTS
Clean the throttle-body and check the iac/idle air control. Any applicable codes? How long since a tune-up? If it cranks good but won't start, have a helper crank it, while you visually check for spark at the plugs, If you have spark everywhere, use a gage and check fuel pressure.
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