My 1995 cutlass ciera idles fine and rev up fine in park or neutral but sputters in drive

SOURCE: 95 Ciera Hesitates & stalls when warm

Change the IAC the idle air control. You may be able to clean it and put it back on.

SOURCE: Changing spark plugs on a 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera

ALL YOU NEED IS 3/8 RATCHET WITH A 5/8 SPARK PLUG SOCKET.YOU NEED EXTENSIONS AND UNIVERSAL JOINTS TO GET TO HARD TO REACH PLACES.YOU NEED A SPARK PLUG GAUGE.YOUR SPARK PLUG GAP SETTING WILL BE. 0.060 THAT WILL BE FOR THE 2.2 AND 3.1 ENGINES.

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SOURCE: my 1996 cutlass ciera stalls out when idling,

have you changed the fuel filter

SOURCE: 1989 oldsmobile ciera no spark unit cranks fine good fuel presure

most common cause of no spark is the ignition module located under the coil

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• Posted on Feb 14, 2010

SOURCE: 89 Cutlass Ciera stalls when stopped.

With a good air filter, and a good fuel filter you shouldn't really have any problems since the fuel pump is good. You could have a vacuum leak, this can be identified by using a can of carb. cleaner with the tube attached so that you can spray near & around your vacuum hoses & connections. If you spray near a leaking hose, or a cap, or connection that is leaking, the engine will slow or stall. Only spray a second or two & allow the engine compartment to air out between spraying as it is a flamable product.

Short of that, you could be looking at ta idle speed control motor/throttle position sensor.

Testing the vehicle with a vacuum gauge could assist in identifying any other issues such as exhaust or valves. Gauges usually come with instructions & just need to be hooked to an available intake port.

good luck.

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