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Posted on Sep 05, 2008

Car wont start


my car shuts off for no reason sometimes it will start back up but today it did not. I change the sparks plug, alternator,and thermostat i don't know whats the problem now.

  • Marvin
    Marvin May 11, 2010

    Have you tested the system for trouble codes??

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Try replacing the crankshaft position sensor - it's a common problem on the 88's - only about a $30 part

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Please only rate this as helpful or fixya unless an auto shop diagnoses it diffierently.
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