95 SE engine shut off ocasionally
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95 SE engine shut off ocasionally
hi guys, i just bought a 95 bonneville SE a week ago and it seems to shut off engine when in idling ( sometimes after 10-15 mins or 1/2 hr later ) and when driving, it would just died totally or kinda off and on again. i would restart it and it runs fine until it shuts off again. it has 'chk gages' light on every time it did dat. i have followed throught dis forum and done most chks : buss connectors very clean
changed new plugs
new alternator
clean batt connectors
new air filters
batt in good cond.
most stuff works fine except no alarm and steering wheel audio controls not working.
is there a post on diz problem? or could any kind soul give me some advice? :(
changed new plugs
new alternator
clean batt connectors
new air filters
batt in good cond.
most stuff works fine except no alarm and steering wheel audio controls not working.
is there a post on diz problem? or could any kind soul give me some advice? :(
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Did you change the spark plug wires? I had a random shut off probelm as well. Changing the wires took care it. It'* a cheap fix and, if your wires are old, could be the cause of your issue.
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When the car runs does it run good?
when the car falls into a stall situation does the Speedo drop as well? If you were moving along the speedo should still read if you are moving.. It should not drop like a rock ( shouldn't drop like its been shut off either )...
The car restarts every time correct? as in right away?
Does cold or hot make a difference? First start in the morning.... Or after the car is warmed up?
I'd like you to do a test and start the car one day and let it idle and see if it just stalls out fo no reason.... If it does restart it and see if it repeats..
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when the car falls into a stall situation does the Speedo drop as well? If you were moving along the speedo should still read if you are moving.. It should not drop like a rock ( shouldn't drop like its been shut off either )...
The car restarts every time correct? as in right away?
Does cold or hot make a difference? First start in the morning.... Or after the car is warmed up?
I'd like you to do a test and start the car one day and let it idle and see if it just stalls out fo no reason.... If it does restart it and see if it repeats..
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I'd be curious to see what you find if you were to pull the insulator covers off the ends of both battery cables.
This is a very common problem, and is actually getting me on one of my cars occasionally. I need t replace both cables. There is no evidence from the outside. You have t pull them apart.
This is a very common problem, and is actually getting me on one of my cars occasionally. I need t replace both cables. There is no evidence from the outside. You have t pull them apart.
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Originally Posted by LeifW
Did you change the spark plug wires? I had a random shut off probelm as well. Changing the wires took care it. It'* a cheap fix and, if your wires are old, could be the cause of your issue.
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I seriously doubt that'* the main contributor. Your car will actually run on 3 or 4 cylinders.
You are looking for a total dropout culprit. The battery cables are a good thing to check. They are very common in causing your symptoms, and are easier to check and cheaper to repair than a crank sensor which I would suggest as #2.
You are looking for a total dropout culprit. The battery cables are a good thing to check. They are very common in causing your symptoms, and are easier to check and cheaper to repair than a crank sensor which I would suggest as #2.
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runs good, maybe relay?
Originally Posted by jr's3800
When the car runs does it run good?
when the car falls into a stall situation does the Speedo drop as well? If you were moving along the speedo should still read if you are moving.. It should not drop like a rock ( shouldn't drop like its been shut off either )...
The car restarts every time correct? as in right away?
Does cold or hot make a difference? First start in the morning.... Or after the car is warmed up?
I'd like you to do a test and start the car one day and let it idle and see if it just stalls out fo no reason.... If it does restart it and see if it repeats..
when the car falls into a stall situation does the Speedo drop as well? If you were moving along the speedo should still read if you are moving.. It should not drop like a rock ( shouldn't drop like its been shut off either )...
The car restarts every time correct? as in right away?
Does cold or hot make a difference? First start in the morning.... Or after the car is warmed up?
I'd like you to do a test and start the car one day and let it idle and see if it just stalls out fo no reason.... If it does restart it and see if it repeats..
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Originally Posted by willwren
I'd be curious to see what you find if you were to pull the insulator covers off the ends of both battery cables.
This is a very common problem, and is actually getting me on one of my cars occasionally. I need t replace both cables. There is no evidence from the outside. You have t pull them apart.
This is a very common problem, and is actually getting me on one of my cars occasionally. I need t replace both cables. There is no evidence from the outside. You have t pull them apart.
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Originally Posted by willwren
I seriously doubt that'* the main contributor. Your car will actually run on 3 or 4 cylinders.
You are looking for a total dropout culprit. The battery cables are a good thing to check. They are very common in causing your symptoms, and are easier to check and cheaper to repair than a crank sensor which I would suggest as #2.
You are looking for a total dropout culprit. The battery cables are a good thing to check. They are very common in causing your symptoms, and are easier to check and cheaper to repair than a crank sensor which I would suggest as #2.