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1996 Olds starts then dies


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Linchpin
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Jan 23, 2009, 3:50 PM

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My Mom's 1996 Olds Eighty Eight starts, runs a few seconds and then dies. It will re-start every time but then die again after a few seconds of running. The longest I can keep it running is maybe 15 seconds. Giving throttle will not keep it running, it dies just the same. I am sure it is not frozen fuel line or shot fuel pump. Any help would be fantastic!!!


Loren Champlain Sr
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Jan 23, 2009, 5:19 PM

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At the point that it dies, you need to determine if it is lacking spark or fuel. Could even be a dirty/sticky IAC motor. Crank sensors, ignition control modules, fuel filters, and pumps are all common failures. So, need to do a little more diagnosing before replacing 'stuff'.
Loren
SW Washington






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