Engine shuts down

Tiny
BRIAN PATE
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  • 1998 OLDSMOBILE 88
  • 6 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
Driving down the road and engine shuts off. All electric is good. Sometimes it will start right back up and sometimes not. Very sporadic. Plugs and wires have been replaced. Seems more electronic than fuel. Maybe a coil pack? Seems to do this more and more lately.
Sunday, March 5th, 2017 AT 11:29 PM

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Tiny
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I don't know which engine you have but this is typical of a failing crankshaft position sensor or camshaft position sensor. You'd have to catch it while the problem is occurring, and check for loss of spark. Also read and record the diagnostic fault codes. The people at many auto parts stores will do that for you for free.
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