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1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera

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gerchy, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, Scranton, PA, February 01, 2010, 13:08

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looking for advice, my vehicle stalls while driving and at idle on a regular basis, i can't get a diagnostic because the wiring for the cig lighter is ripped out, how can i get a proper diag if i can't get a computer on it

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  Oakman February 01, 2010, 13:31
  

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  You should still be able to access the engine computer of your 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera with a scan tool or code reader. What you will need to do so would be a cigar lighter adapter which will connect directly to the battery, they should be available at most auto supply retailers. Common problems causing a stalling condition with your Ciera would be an internal distributor fault, faulty engine control module, or a sticking torque converter clutch solenoid. If you can give a little more description of your stalling condition I may be able to offer more help. Questions to answer would be: Does your Ciera stall when exiting the freeway after driving for 20 minutes or more, and what happens when you try and restart the engine?
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  gerchy, February 01, 2010, 14:00
  

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  definetly stalls when driving for 20 min. or more then coasting off an exit. i also feel it sputter(like a miss)a few minutes befor it does that. the situation is progressing. i didn't even have to drive it very long today before it stalled. that was about a half-hour of driving around the city and would stall at a light while idling.
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  Visitor, August 15, 2010, 07:26

  Have 91 Olds Ciera 3.3 with exact same symtoms as above. Vehicle does however start back up after engine cools down but will eventually cut off again. Fuel pump & ignition module replaced. Any help or advice?
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