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1998 BUICK LESABRE CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING

I HAVE 98 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM THAT CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING I HAVE REPLACED THE IGNITION MODULE AND THE COIL PACKS AND STILL CUTS OFF ANY HELP WOULD BE AMAZING

  • efox577 Apr 20, 2009

    I also have a 98 Buick Lesabre that cuts off while driving..I have replaced the ingition module, crankshaft postion sensor, camshaft position sensor, removed and cleanead all grounds. and still have the same problem..I do know for sure that it is an ignition problem.

  • smiller29607 May 11, 2009

    My buick lesabre also cuts off occasionally while driving. Had mass airflow sensor changed, ran okay for several hundred miles now doing it again. Know nothing about cars, but is there anyway it could be related to this:

    Had my window regulator changed and the door frame is not on correctly. My door agar light and interior lights stay on entire time i'm driving. Shop won't acknowledge it or even align the door correctly. They say my door is warped and uplugged the regulator saying it would burn out quickly. (Had door worked on before, never a problem) I only wonder if it's related because when my car shuts off all lights go out except the battery and security light.

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The problem is the crankshaft sensor for sure. It is mounted behind the crankshaft pulley which is pretty difficult to get off as you need a special puller. A shop should charge about 1.5 hours for this job. It is a very common problem.

  • bonnie
    bonnie Jul 06, 2014

    i have change my crankshaft sensor and my dtillcuts off

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