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Anonymous Posted on Jan 25, 2010

My 1998 cabrio only starts on occasion, and will suddenly turn off/stall when accerating from a stop if the engine is not warmed to it's usual driving temp. I already replaced the ignition switch, the spark plugs, and the cap below the spark plugs. Do you think it could be a relay problem? Like, maybe a #3 relay? please help.

  • Anonymous Jan 25, 2010

    Would the whole car turn off while driving, and why is it so spuratic?

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Fuel sending unit it's in the gas tank. there's a access hole under the back seat.

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