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Old 07-24-2007, 07:33 AM
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97 Lesabre dies, will not restart, but will restart later. No codes

My wife's Lesabre quit on her yesterday. My brother-in-law got there first and said it would not fire, but had spark to the plugs. He said it seemed like it was starving for fuel, but wasn't sure. Tried to start it when I arrived and it turned over, but did not even try to fire. I towed it home on a tow dolly. Before unloading it in the driveway, I tried it again and it started and ran great like nothing is wrong. As far as gas, the car is on full.

She said it cut out just before,driving down a long hill. She said it kind of missed or "restarted on its own." She said about a week ago, she was driving up a long hill and it made a very strange noise, but she is not really sure how to describe it. It did not die, just made a noise. Other than that, about 4 months ago, it died on a bumby curve. She said it restarted easily.

There are no codes-at least no check engine light. I will double check for codes today. I am thinking that maybe the fuel pump is going out because that may not set a code. Beyond that, possibly the crankshaft and camshaft position sensors or the fuel pressure regulator. Does anyone have any other ideas or recommendations? I cleaned the battery grounds real well about 2 weeks ago. Had to replace the water pump a few weeks ago. Could the crank or camshaft position sensor be responsible, but not set a code? Thanks.
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