1998 Regal GS will start but dies/ stalls after 30 min of driving

[tremayne0126]

i just bought the regal recently and one day driving to work which is like a 30 minute drive the car just shuts down on me i cranked it back up and after the first turn it did it again, so far Ive changed the fuel filter and started using cleaner gas and still the same so im turning to my forum buddies for help so here's how it happen,

im driving and driving then i notice the rpm gauge jumping then the car starts to ride very stuttery like im low on fuel and less then 10 secs later or on the next turn it just dies out, the steering stiffs up and its done, but it will crank right back up every time i want it too

[tremayne0126]

please help

[Mickey#1]

I'd start by checking some connections. Make sure the battery cables are clean & tight. I'd also try reseating the wiring harness at the ICM & crank sensor. I recall a thread where a guy's 2000 Bonneville would stall when he took right hand turns, he ended up finding a fuse that was a little loose in the holder.

[richtazz]

sounds like a failing CKPS to me. Does the trac-off and/or ABS lights illuminate as it starts to stutter?

[tremayne0126]

no, its like i know when its going to happen when the rms gauge starts to dance around and then the rms hits o and shutsdown and it happened more the ussual when i tried to bypass the fuel pump relay

[HotZ28]

Originally Posted by tremayne0126

no, its like i know when its going to happen when the rms gauge starts to dance around and then the rms hits o and shutsdown and it happened more the ussual when i tried to bypass the fuel pump relay

As already suggested, it sounds like a failing CKPS from here.

[tremayne0126]

how to fix?

[tremayne0126]

how to fix?

[HotZ28]

Originally Posted by tremayne0126

how to fix?

Replace it. The CKPS is located behind the harmonic balancer. You will need a special puller (shown below) to attach to the balancer for removal.

[tremayne0126]

im definitely taking the conclusion into considerations. any other conclusion or possible other things that can cause these symptoms?

[tremayne0126]

could it be MAF Sensor?

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by tremayne0126

could it be MAF Sensor?

No. Not a MAF sensor based on the symptoms. For the third time you have a failing crank position sensor. The tach acting up before the stall is classic and you may get a TRAC OFF light on the IP Cluster when it stalls.

[tremayne0126]

im going to take your word, but i got that car for sale and its going to be gone tomorrow. my 2001 gtp coupe supercharged runs great. I LOVE THIS FORUM. YOU GUYS ARE 1000% PURE HELP. COULDNT HAVE DONE IT WITH OUT YOU

[tremayne0126]

*UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE*

Sorry i didnt update you guys and let you know how it turned out, well i replace the sensor and it never stalled after that problem solved, and on a plus it even gave me features back that the bad cps took away such as dual air climate, the whole climate gauge was just blank but once i changed the CKPS all of it started working again. man i cant thank you guys enough you save me time money and hair. lol