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Buick Regal

Report: Engine Stalling Due to Mass Air Flow/Crankshift Position Sensor Failure

Buick Regal Problem

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Model Years Affected: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

Engines Affected: 3.1L V6, 3.8L V6

Average Mileage: 116,189 mi (70,567 mi - 178,000 mi)

The mass air flow or crankshaft position sensor may fail causing the engine to stall intermittently. Proper diagnoses will be necessary to determine the cause of any stalling condition.

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Reyv, 1994 Buick Regal, 3.8L V6, 100,000 mi

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"Check engine soon" light goes on sometimes.When driving on highway engine will stall and turn off. Will take a while to start up again. How can i fix this?

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crc1220, 1990 Buick Regal, 3.1L V6, 70,567 mi

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my 1989 buick regal starts up fine but when i shift it in reverse or drive and touch the gas it just stalls what does this problem sound like does this happen alot to 1989 buick regals?

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Reyv, 1994 Buick Regal, 3.8L V6, 100,000 mi

Rookie
"Check engine soon" light goes on sometimes.When driving on highway engine will stall and turn off. Will take a while to start up again. How can i fix this?

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crc1220, 1990 Buick Regal, 3.1L V6, 70,567 mi

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my 1989 buick regal starts up fine but when i shift it in reverse or drive and touch the gas it just stalls what does this problem sound like does this happen alot to 1989 buick regals?

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