have a 94 chevy lumina that cuts out or stalls after warming up. We've changed the fule filter and used gas treatment too. The check ingine light comes on only once in a while. Could it be spark plugs?Fule pump? Also, it runs OK in reverse, even after it starts messing up. It stalls while in drive, but I put it into neutral and it starts up. Sounds like it's back firing.
2006-08-01 12:48:48 · 10 answers · asked by GoldBug 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
as a first step, since you said that the check engine light comes on "sometimes" i would take it to Auto zone and see if they can get a code off of it... All of the answers submitted so far are "plausible" but it is strange that it runs OK in reverse. I would like to know what the code is first
2006-08-01 13:11:57 · answer #1 · answered by bobsled 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
This is one of things that if you ask 12 people they will tell you 12 things that would cause this problem.
You can get a code reader and see if that gives you a clue. These can be bought for about $20 now or borrowed from a friend. I believe that autozone and other parts houses will run a code on your car for free.
If you really want to know take it to a shop that will charge you about $100 for a real diagnostic.
Either way you better get ready to set a value on your car and how much you are willing to put out to fix it. Little problems like this can run into big money quickly.
2006-08-01 20:15:09 · answer #2 · answered by soaplakegirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to find out what trouble code is in the system, if the engine stalls when coming to a stop and restarts fine and runs fine until you put it in gear then stalls again it is most likely the tcc solenoid (torque converter clutch solenoid) it would be like coming to a stop with a manual trans without depressing the clutch thus stalling the engine. the engine will run fine while moving or in park will stall (hot engine) when coming to a stop or when put in gear
2006-08-01 20:26:13 · answer #3 · answered by Kato 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chevy's are cool, you need to have the codes read, take it to a local shop and have them read the codes, and they can most likely pin point the problem. Really need to know know more history on this car, like maintenance. tune ups etc. but reading the codes is a great place to start so you don't spend money on parts you don't need. I hate that. Good Luck Dave
2006-08-01 20:12:37 · answer #4 · answered by duster360 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the common problem these cars have is the torque converter lockup solenoid - when it's bad it feels like the car transmission is engaged all the time. If that's the case, visit your mechanic, it can be replaced without taking the tranny apart.
Although other problems also possible - idle control for example.
2006-08-01 20:16:25 · answer #5 · answered by svthech 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the O2 sensor if not that the fuel pressure regulator could be shot.
2006-08-01 21:34:12 · answer #6 · answered by Nightmare 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you might have a bad O2 sensor..
2006-08-01 19:54:04 · answer #7 · answered by psstoffagain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the module is breaking down--shorting out---check exhaust make sure there is a solid flow convertor could be stopping up
2006-08-01 19:59:05 · answer #8 · answered by cryowinder 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
crankshaft sensor
You didn't say what the motor was
You may have a hair-line crack in the sensor letting in moisture
2006-08-01 21:29:39 · answer #9 · answered by Vulcan 1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had a friend with the same problem it was the fuel pump.............but my advice would be sell the car. your gonna be better off in the long run
2006-08-01 19:53:43 · answer #10 · answered by stu k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋