I'm considering buying this car

1996 OLDSMOBILE CIERA
12,000 MILES
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MIKE.
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But it has an intermittent elec. problem that causes the engine to shut down. I'm not sure what the rror code is.

The seller says that they were initially told the O2 sensor was the problem, which was apparently changed, and yet when the mechanic gave the car back it was worse, and the seller says thw brain chip had to be replaced. The seller is fed up with troubleshooting this and wants to sell the car.

I'm interested, but I can't afford to but a car that may shut down at anytime. If I solve the problem, I will get a good deal at $800. It is the wagon 3.1 liter v6, which doesn't seem to have a history of electrical problems.
Nov 20, 2011 at 4:28 AM
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