2007-01-11 06:58:10 · 7 answers · asked by mike b 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Pontiac
The most likely causes would be a crankshaft position sensor or a fuel pump.
I have seen both problems several times. Of course, it is very difficult to diagnose a problem based on someone's description. You should have the car looked at by a mechanic. Describe the problem to them and leave the car with them for a while so that they can duplicate the condition. May be a little inconvient for you, but it might save you money in the long run.
2007-01-12 13:31:48 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Badwrench 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WEll, your not giving us much to work with. Does the check engine light come on before it dies? When was the last time you changed the fuel filter? When was the last time you cleaned your fuel system? When was the last time you changed you spark plugs/wires? Do you have cracks in your distributer? Have you pulled the disty cap to look at the ignitor? Do you smell anything when it dies? Have you checked any fluid levels lately? Are your radiator hoses hot or cold? does it only stall and die when your driving, or does it happen when your in park? It could be numerous sensors have died.
A 98 is an obd2 engine, and the only way to read the codes is to take it in (unless you have a diagnositcs reader handy). Take it too any autozone and they will pull the codes for free.
Theres just so many things that could cause this, without knowing any specifics, its a very hard question to answer.
2007-01-11 07:17:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I replaced one this wk in a Delta. It is NO DOUBT a crank position sensor. It's located right at the harmonic balancer. The part is around $30. Don't listen to these guessers on here......they are clueless. I have replaced crank sensors for this problem in over 30 cars. I don't even diagnose this problem anymore, just go straight to the crank sensor and replace it and have never had a problem after that. (This was written assuming that the car will not restart until it cools down)
2007-01-14 20:38:46 · answer #3 · answered by gin and juice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oxygen sensor (s) - just fixed the same problem in a 1999 Nissan.
2007-01-11 07:07:22 · answer #4 · answered by Fester Frump 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
on gmc ijn 90s put a sensor on the tranny that when it gets old it will die when the car gets hot i changed it on a 93 95 98 gmc
2007-01-11 07:09:54 · answer #5 · answered by fatguy662003 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Vapor lock?
Your description may be to vague to make a concise or even close determination.
2007-01-11 07:05:06 · answer #6 · answered by David 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
could be a heat sensor, water pump, thermostat.
2007-01-11 07:05:28 · answer #7 · answered by coldconfession13 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋