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1997 Pontiac Bonneville Car stalls

Tiny
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  • 1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 187,000 MILES
Why does my car stall? I can be out riding and my car shuts off with out warning. I have to pull over to restart. After a few trys it will restart. What is my problem?
Monday, September 21st, 2009 AT 10:11 AM

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Tiny
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Has the check engine light come on? Also, have you checked fuel pump pressure?
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Monday, November 5th, 2018 AT 7:13 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for your reply! To answer your question. (Yes) the check engine light is on and has been on since we purchased the car. No I haven't checked the fuel pump pressure. But how do you check the fuel pump pressure?
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Monday, November 5th, 2018 AT 7:13 PM
Tiny
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Have the computer scanned first. Most parts stores will scan it for free, and since the light is on, there should be a trouble code stored.

LEt me know what you find. If this doesn't help, I will explain how to check fuel pressre.
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Monday, November 5th, 2018 AT 7:13 PM
Tiny
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I had the fuel pump installed and I let the car run for about an hour and a half and it didn't cut off. Thank you for all your help
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Monday, November 5th, 2018 AT 7:13 PM
Tiny
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That is good news. My first concern with the light being on was sensor related. That is why I wanted you to have the computer scanned then check the fuel pump. However, a fuel pump can cause a misfire setting the computer.

Regardless, I'm glad it's fixed. Let us know if you have questions in the future, and thanks for using 2carpros. Com

Joe
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