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1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera

Question: starting and check engine lite

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Susie creamcheese, 3.3L V6, Cresco, IA, June 18, 2011, 11:59

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weregetting no spark to engine, would'nt start. replaced the IGN control and all three coils. now after driving the car for a few miles (3-5) the service engine light comes on and she shortly thereafter dies. won't restart until it sits for 30- 40 minutes. what should i check next?

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  Visitor, June 25, 2011, 07:40

  You need to check your computer
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