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#108 of 166 2000 oldsmobile intrigue stalls by kiflcb

Jan 12, 2010 (6:14 pm)

Today I was driving and my car just stalled. The service engine light started flashing and then it just shut off. The wheel locked up and I had to like guide it off the road. this has happened before and I just turn it off and its fine again. I went and had it looked at and they said i needed new coil packs and spark plugs so I changed those and now it is doing it again...does anyone else have this problem or know whats wrong? do you think it could be the alternator. Now it wont start at all. all the lights come on and it turns over and churns but it wont actually start. help me please

#109 of 166 Re: 2000 oldsmobile intrigue stalls [kiflcb] by billcarson

Jan 14, 2010 (4:59 am)

Replying to: kiflcb (Jan 12, 2010 6:14 pm)
i have not had that experience,(yet),but from all i have read this sounds like either a crankcase position sensor,camshaft position sensor or possibly a defect in the ignition cylinder/switch assembly.any codes or security lights on ?good luck.

#110 of 166 Re: 2000 oldsmobile intrigue stalls [kiflcb] by krazykrycek

Jan 20, 2010 (11:15 am)

Replying to: kiflcb (Jan 12, 2010 6:14 pm)
Hey there,
 I am having the exact same problem. I have and 1998 Intrigue. My car has stalled on me while driving. It would give me starting problems as well. It wouldn't start right away then i would eventually get it going. I took it to my my mechanic and they replaced the key ignition cylinder (it worked for a day). Then they said I had a lose battery connection and they reset my security system (it worked for 2 days then bam). So I told them to try to disable the car starter (it worked fine for a couple days now the damn thing won't start at all) Funny thing is that when the car starter was connected it would start fine with the start but would die when i tried the key. So now its in my car port and won't start, it tries the engine light flickers, all the other lights go on the turn off, and runs rough then dies.. So I may have to get it towed to my mechanic again.
  If you can you keep me posted on your dilemma. When I get it figured out I will let you know. maybe you can e-mail me : .bender1972hotmail.com
It would be greatly appreciated, I have had this on and off problem for over a month
its so frustrating!!.
 
take care
Chris,

#111 of 166 Re: 2000 oldsmobile intrigue stalls [krazykrycek] by wheelo

Mar 12, 2010 (7:51 pm)

Replying to: krazykrycek (Jan 20, 2010 11:15 am)
Hey Chris,
 
Did you ever get this problem resolved? If so what fixed it? My pastor has a 2000 intrigue and has similar problems with the car stalling when he is driving it and the car won't start sometimes. He can turn the key on and wait until the dash lights come on and then it will usually start. He has had the fuel pump and fuel filter replaced. The mechanic tried to get the codes but they cleared when the engine stalled...do you think that would indicate an electrical problem? Anyway thanks.
 
Mark

#112 of 166 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue Starting Problem by karlrove99

Apr 17, 2010 (5:34 pm)

lol smileyface! I am so thankful for this forum. I have a 99 Intrigue. I have been having problems starting it and sometimes it dies when running. When it's hot or rainy, the problem was really bad. I had a mechanic check it out but there were no codes in the computer so that was inconclusive. To me, it seemed like a fuel delivery problem because the engine would sputter and die. However that was not the case. My mass airflow sensor went out about 4 years ago. When that happened, my car would crank but not start and there was a code stored in the computer. So I knew that was not the problem again.
 
Today, after mulling over the forums for a few days, I decided to go to Autozone and buy a new ignition switch for $80. It took me just over an hour to take apart my dashboard and put in the new switch. My car starts fine now! I am no longer embarrased to drive my car for fear of stalling!
 
I have no idea why a bad ignition switch causes an engine to act that way, but i replaced it and I'm well on my way to 200,000 miles now!!!

#113 of 166 installing crank shaft sensor by araticus

Apr 21, 2010 (6:54 pm)

i am trying to locate the crankshaft sensor on my olds, intrigue, 2000. i can not find it and am wondering if i can install the sensor on my own.thnks for any comments that can help me with my problem. i bought the sensor and it seems like a fairly simple part to install>

#114 of 166 Re: 2000 oldsmobile intrigue stalls [wheelo] by krazykrycek

Jul 08, 2010 (3:53 pm)

Replying to: wheelo (Mar 12, 2010 7:51 pm)
Hey Mark,
 
Did your Pastor ever find out what the problem was. Sorry I never responded before didn't see the post. You may have read my other posts though. I had the crank sensor, mass air flow senor replace and it worked for awhile but now its acting up again.grrrr

#115 of 166 help!!!!!!!1998 olds intrigue by b_s_chance

Jul 12, 2010 (7:54 pm)

check engine light...the car idols very rough and after being driven for 15 or 20 min. when i come to a stop the car dies and some times it even dies when i just let off the gas pedal. took it to my local parts store and had the engine codes pulled this is the result...PO102,PO171,PO306 can any one help?

#116 of 166 Re: help!!!!!!!1998 olds intrigue [b_s_chance] by dtownfb

Jul 14, 2010 (12:24 pm)

Replying to: b_s_chance (Jul 12, 2010 7:54 pm)
P0102 - MAF / VAF a circuit low input; try cleaning the MAF with an appropriate cleaner
 
P0171 - System Too Lean (Bank 1); It could be an oxygen sensor.
 
P0306 - misfire in cylinder 6.
 
Question, how many miles and is the coolant at the right level?

#117 of 166 Re: 2000 oldsmobile intrigue stalls [wheelo] by krazykrycek

Sep 05, 2010 (10:38 am)

Replying to: wheelo (Mar 12, 2010 7:51 pm)
Hey there Mark
 
 Did your pastor ever figure our his problem, my car I thought was fixed , is not having stalling and starting issues.... Let me know thanks chris
(to let you know, I have replaced the crank position sensor, the oxygen sensor, computer, fuel pressure regulator, ignition switch. The problem went away for a couple months but now is back more often, I think i may have do with wiring near the ignition switch or the security system I think the the security is cutting off the fuel pump not letting it start... im gonna have it looked at again.
ill let you know..
if you like my email is bender1972hotmail.com

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