1991 Oldsmobile Regency My Old Friend.

1991 OLDSMOBILE NINETY-EIGHT REGENCY
215,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KNOWLESZ
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I was driving and my control panel gages shut down. I could not see how fast I was going or anything. I could still see my fule and miles gages, but my miles didnt change after it shut down. Then I notices once I stopped at a stop sign that my car had a hard time picking up steam. Then once it got past 35 it worked fine. I took it to a shop and they told me to junk it. Wasnt worth fixing! I love this car!!! I dont really want to junk it. I heard it just maybe the ECM. Is that costly and hard to replace or should I junk it?
Oct 7, 2009 at 4:15 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Actually it sounds like a body control module. Have you had that checked? Also, when it didn't have much power pulling out, did it seem like it was starting in the wrong gear?
Apr 13, 2010 at 12:38 PM
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