1996 Buick Park Avenue cutting off

1996 BUICK PARK AVENUE
121,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BFTHB
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i recently had my serpentine belt replaced & ever since my car has been cutting off at random when i drive it. i took it to the shop & they said nothing was wrong. theres nothing in particular that i do, it just cuts off whenever. the battery light & the "faucet" looking light comes on & the wheel is hard to turn when it happpens. it starts no problem afterwards sometimes. at other times it wont start at all
Jul 15, 2009 at 7:11 AM
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TAKECHARGESARGE
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bfthb,
I know your frustration. I had the same problem with my 2000 Chevy Impala and every shop I took it to told me that unless it happened while they were testing it, it wasn't a problem.
Well, we both know that it is a problem.
I located a mechanic with a lot of patience and determination. After a week, he told me he thought my car was possessed. Eventually he found that the Crankshaft Position Sensor was causing the Ignition System to shut off.
It's been 3 years now and the engine hasn't stalled again.
TakeChargeSarge
Sep 3, 2009 at 3:46 AM
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