Make sure whatever (I mean even the easiest most simple part/sensor etc.) is taken out, is also put in EXACTLY the same way. Take a picture or something because its hard to find manuel or diagrams for this specific car and these have problems all the time it seems. Ex) TPS needed to be changed and when it was changed the "arm" was put in on the wrong side of the "pin" (not easily noticed unless you know that had be messed with and looking directly at it) car idle was extremely high and was easy fix but stupid long time issue.

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on Aug 15, 2013 • 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera

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What would be wrong with your 88 olds cutlas ciera if you're driving down the road and car dies and won't restart?

My car did this for a while until it would no longer move and I was told all sorts of things including cleaning (all the gunk near the MAF -hosing) which made it run for a month but did idle too high. So diagnose and get the codes from your car- the paperclip way (autozone cant cause its older than 1992).Codes I pulled pertaining to this issue were 22 (Throttle Position Sensor- TPS Signal Voltage Low) , 23 (Air Intake Temperature- MAT Low Temp Indicated), and 34 (Mass Air Flow Sensor- MAF)Easy to DIY with these 3 sensors

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8/13/2013 7:57:58 AM • 1988 Oldsmobile... • Answered on Aug 13, 2013

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1988 cutlass ciera serpentine belt

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Be the first to answer 6/9/2013 4:15:09 AM • 1988 Oldsmobile... • Posted on Jun 09, 2013 • Be the first to answer

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Trying to find the bluebook value of my 1985 oldsmobile ciera cutlass ls

Have you not used the internet

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4/6/2013 12:53:40 AM • 1988 Oldsmobile... • Answered on Apr 06, 2013

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Timing case cover assembly

Hi Tim,here's a link on how to remove timing chain cover.

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3/31/2013 1:46:04 AM • 1988 Oldsmobile... • Answered on Mar 31, 2013

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My car does not want to go, after I stop at a traffic light or stop sign. I have to push the gas pedal all the way to the floor, for it to go and then it takes off. The only time it does not do this

Just guessing -- don't know what kind of car, engine, etc. but you might want to check the throttle position sensor (TPS) if you have one.

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3/29/2013 2:46:32 AM • 1988 Oldsmobile... • Answered on Mar 29, 2013

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Car turns over but there's no fire to the plugs

replace the ignition module located on the side of the distributor

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3/27/2013 10:47:58 PM • 1988 Oldsmobile... • Answered on Mar 27, 2013

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I was stopped at a red light when all of a sudden the battery light came on as well as the oil light. The car was dead but the lights,radio, and wipers were all still on?!

That would be a normal event if the engine died while the key switch was on.Did it start back up ?

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2/6/2013 2:21:20 AM • 1988 Oldsmobile... • Answered on Feb 06, 2013

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1988 oldsmobile cutlass ciera battery light comes on and the car dies but lights, radio and winshield wipers are on.

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Be the first to answer 2/1/2013 4:47:55 AM • 1988 Oldsmobile... • Posted on Feb 01, 2013 • Be the first to answer

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Antifreeze leak

Sounds like it might be a leaking water pump behind the pulley.

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1/9/2013 9:20:12 PM • 1988 Oldsmobile... • Answered on Jan 09, 2013

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How do I change the heater core on a 1988 cutlass cierra 2.8 with air conditioning

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Be the first to answer 11/24/2012 6:29:13 PM • 1988 Oldsmobile... • Posted on Nov 24, 2012 • Be the first to answer

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CHANGE THE OIL IN `1988 CUTLASS CIERA

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Be the first to answer 10/1/2012 4:24:57 AM • 1988 Oldsmobile... • Posted on Oct 01, 2012 • Be the first to answer

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Waterpump pully puller

The pully should have 4 bolts holding it to the pump.

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9/23/2012 6:25:59 PM • 1988 Oldsmobile... • Answered on Sep 23, 2012

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Need to replace ignition switch in my 1988 olds cutlass ciera

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Be the first to answer 9/22/2012 6:56:55 PM • 1988 Oldsmobile... • Posted on Sep 22, 2012 • Be the first to answer

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My battery wont keek its charge, I have replace the alternator and put a new battery in and I am still having the same problem ,

somewhere in your wiring loom you have a short that is draining power from the battery when the car is not being used, have you checked the battery voltage when the car is not in use?, it should be just over 12v & when the car is running it should be over 14v, if it is still at just over 12v then the alternator or a wire that leads from the alternator to the battery is at fault

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9/14/2012 11:59:42 AM • 1988 Oldsmobile... • Answered on Sep 14, 2012

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Broken exhaust pipe

measure the with tape line and go to autozone and they will give you whay you need. Alot of times if a middle section of pipe is missing flex pipe is your best option and easyest to install. Better than that even would be to take it to muffler shop and have new pipe welded in..best of luck

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8/13/2012 9:02:33 PM • 1988 Oldsmobile... • Answered on Aug 13, 2012