My buick 1996 regal custom with a 3.8 engine keeps on dying with out warning, the fuel pump, injectors, and filter have all been replaced and its still doing it, what else could it be?

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you can access the pump in the trunk remove all the carpet and the is a cover near the back of the rear seat

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On the regals they have a ceramic resistor on the passanger side under the fender. It heats up and over time it tends to brake and the wire inside tends to rust away. The fuel pumps run in 2 different speeds. Had the same problem. Dealer only part yet the car would run and you would think it was the fuel pump. Turn the key it kicks on then start and dies out. Ceramic on the pass side would need replaced. It is white about 2-3 inches long or so held on with 2 bolts i do believe. Ill find a bulliten i found online to help me diagnos the problem. :) hopefully this helps someone out instead of spendin $$$ that ya cant afford with the recession eh?

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unfortunatly it sounds like you are having issues with the torque converter. it sounds like it is locking up all the time now. this requires the transmission to be taken out to change it i do not know what your experience is so not sure if you have the tools or knowledge to do it yourself.

Dave C

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• Posted on May 11, 2009

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You have a problem in the fuel pump relay circuit for sure then. I'm betting the relay, but it could be that dropping resistor.