92 Lesabre cuts out

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IF the fuel pump is under spec at all, I wouldn't trust the pump. But here is the thing with the problems that I see: Temperature is a factor. Correct? PRoblem will stop, temporarily if the ignition is shut off and then restarted. Correct. PRoblem will happen after you start moving, meaning adjustments are being made by the computer only after getting inputs from the data stream. Correct?

HEre is my suggestion: Access the pcm, start the engine, while running, gently tap on the pcm and see if anything abnormal happens. Don't tap aggressively so that a problem happens becasue of the tapping however. I am most suspicious of the pcm. No codes, and abnormal adjustments.

Alos check the red wire from the alternator for any damage as well as the wires and connoctors from the crank sensor to the ignition module for chafing. Look carefully.
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Wednesday, June 20th, 2007 AT 8:00 AM
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Hey Paul,
Thanks for your response. What is a pcm?(Powertrain control module?) Is it the same as an ecm? I'm a bit vehicularly illiterate, but I will check all the other things tomorrow. I have no engine light comming on but the security light comes on and stays on for 15-20 mins at a time and will go off on it's own. Could this be any indicator that the car is trying to shut off the fuel supply to deter a theft? Even if I am driving Idle was really horrible today also seems to be surging and has gotten worse in the past 5 days. Tanks again for your response, you are a gentleman and a scholar.
Scott23
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Wednesday, June 20th, 2007 AT 9:21 PM
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Vehicularly illiterate! :Lol:

Yes, one in the same. If the pcm (ecm) =computer is bad, it may not set codes. Definitley check the wires-connections I mentioned first. Look for any bare spots, green spots, burnt or overheated wires.
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Thursday, June 21st, 2007 AT 7:36 AM
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I have had the same problem. I have a 92 lesabre with 176000 miles with a 3.8. It sat for a little over a year befpore I bought. I have replaced the fuel pump, filter, and relay, new cranksensor and cam sensor. Finallly had it running good. Shut off and went to restart it and it idle really rough. Drove it about 2 blocks died and will not restart. Sounds like its not getting fuel. Replaced filter again and nothing. I am getting gas to the filter. Just lost now. Whats next to do any suggestions or replies would be great
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Friday, June 22nd, 2007 AT 9:29 PM
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I have scientifically come to the conclusion that my car hates me and is out to destroy what sanity I had left. A vendetta if you will. I have also decided that I believe that it is the ecm but, I do not know where it is located. Someone please help before I pour some fuel on it and throw a match at it. I would drive it off of a cliff but that would entail bodily injury on my part. No thanks.
Thank you in advance,
Scott23
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Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 AT 6:23 PM
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I've had a similar problem with a rough idle on my 1987 3.8L Lesabre. New everything: fuel injectors, crank pos sensor, fuel filter, spark plugs etc. And it would still idle extremely rough. Like if I touched the throttle it would hesitate and stall unless I slowly close the throttle, but it will stall anyways after amount of time.
My fix was replacing MAF(Mass Airflow Sensor) and my problems were completely gone. You can try cleaning it if it's dirty. (Not sure with what but carb cleaner doesn't seem to be a good idea).

Oh is your car running rich on fuel or lean? Because mine was always running rich until I put in a new MAF sensor and I assumed that all my fuel delivery systems were in good shape.
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Saturday, June 30th, 2007 AT 6:50 PM
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Take a look behind the glove box or in that area under the dash.
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