1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass engine stalls

Tiny
LIN2005
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  • 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 162,000 MILES
The engine stalls after about 30 miles and when temps are at above 70 degees will restart after a 20 t0 30 minunit wait. Is getting worse
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 AT 9:28 PM

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Tiny
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The engine stalls after about 30 miles

Next time it stalls do below immediately to determine if its fuel or spark

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 AT 10:13 PM

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