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Oldsmobile Intrigue Starting/Stalling

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#157 of 166 2000 Olsmobile Inrigue with 290 kms by pz4wfq

Dec 02, 2011 (3:28 pm)

HELP !!!!! I'm having similar problems. Considering the age of the car don't feel like putting any more money into it but like it to have it last few more months, at least until I find a job.
 
Problem: Currently Engine light is ON due to crank positioning Sensor being gone for second time (This is not the real issue, I learned to live with the results of crank position sensor being out, means it takes little longer to start but the car will start).
The real problem right now is that sometimes engine does not turn over when trying to start, again this occurs intermittently. There are time when it start without any issues but now there are times when you turn the key, all the lights and sounds are there and you can hear the crank relay click but engine does not turn over. After few times(could be up to 10 retries) the engine will turn over but won't start, and on next attempt it start fine.
 
What I've done so far: Initially I thought it was crank relay or ignition relay, so I have replaced crank relay, I believe relay 11 under. It didn't resolve the issue.

#158 of 166 Re: 2000 Olsmobile Inrigue with 290 kms [pz4wfq] by krazykrycek

Dec 02, 2011 (7:24 pm)

Replying to: pz4wfq (Dec 02, 2011 3:28 pm)
Hey There this might help you out.. read along...
if you have questions email me bender1972hotmail.com
 
So is your car stalling while driving, not starting sometimes, engine lights and all the dash lights glow and the needles fall back to zero.??
Here is my story with my car:
 
I just reposted what I said to others, Let me know if this is whats happening to your car??
 
 My car had this problem for awhile before I got it figured out. Almost a year of intermittent issues. What my car would do would not start some days and others it would be fine. Many times it would actually stall while driving at any speed, It even stalled on me on the damn highway. I had a bunch of parts replaced, the crank sensor, the computer, oxygen sensor, fuel pressure regulator, actual ignition switich (the switch where the key goes into).The problem was so hard to find since it was intermittent. At one point I had no problems for two months but the problem eventually got worse and worse to the point where the car would not start at all.
 I finally to it to a local GM dealer and they found the issue.
 
""on inspection found the ignition voltage to the PCM was dropping off the battery voltage to 3volts and then the car would not run correctly. Need new Electrical Ignition Switch"
 
So I'm pretty sure it was the swtich behind the key cylinder(the key cylinder is below)
 
  I think that this was the part giving me issues ====> http://www.racepages.com/parts/ignition_switch/oldsmobile/intrigue.html
It is a switch behind the above part.
It was shorting out the voltage to the battery shutting down the engine.
Yeah the dash lights and the engine light would flash on and off, the rpm guage would just die.. it was weird..
Have a mechanic you know try to fix if if you can cause the GM dealers rip you off..
maybe quote what i did above should help.
Since they fixed that part my car has been fine..
hope this helps
keep me posted..
thanks
chris

#159 of 166 1999 Olds Intrigue 3.8L Stalling by drpmd08

Mar 26, 2012 (7:59 am)

Here is what is going on with my car:
 
Whenever I drive it to the point of the car warming up and getting to running temperature, the engine spits and sputters and will stall out. Sometimes it will start back up, others it won't and I'm stuck on the highway. When the engine starts acting up, the accelerator shows abnormal response, and finally before it stalls, the car almost pukes and a smell of something rich comes through the car. This is when I'm driving. But when I'm idling after a short distance, like if I drive the car a 15 mile distance, stop, and wait, the car will idle funny, choke, and part of the dash lights will dim, and the headlights will dim also, and then when the car comes back to normal idle (~800rpm) it will all be fine again.
 
I've read through these forums over and over, and found that someone suggested the ignition switch behind the dash, which I replaced, and still have this problem.
 
We've run a scan on it over and over, and no codes are showing up, and none have been stored. It sounds like it's electrical, but I can't figure out where the problem would be even located. If anyone could help out, I would greatly appreciate it!
 
Car Stats:
 
1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL 3.8L
119,000 miles, regular maintenance.

#160 of 166 Re: 1999 Olds Intrigue 3.8L Stalling [drpmd08] by mick1

Apr 02, 2012 (2:33 pm)

Replying to: drpmd08 (Mar 26, 2012 7:59 am)
i would check the basics, fuel, air and spark. how about a clogged fuel filter

#161 of 166 Re: 2000 Olsmobile Inrigue with 290 kms [pz4wfq] by 01intrigue

Apr 14, 2012 (12:31 pm)

Replying to: pz4wfq (Dec 02, 2011 3:28 pm)
How did this turn out? Sporadic starting problems where you turn key and get nothing, then other times it starts, can be the starter. It was on mine. Only cost $250 for a new one installed and my issues were over.

#162 of 166 Re: 1999 Olds Intrigue 3.8L Stalling [mick1] by drpmd08

Apr 16, 2012 (9:28 am)

Replying to: mick1 (Apr 02, 2012 2:33 pm)
This past weekend we replaced the upper intake (mine was warped), the coolant, the fuel filter, cleaned the throttle body, and put a new serpentine belt in. Will keep posted on how this helps. I still think there is an electrical issue going on, even though I've replaced the ignition switch already.

#163 of 166 Re: 1999 Olds Intrigue 3.8L Stalling [mick1] by drpmd08

Apr 17, 2012 (6:32 am)

Replying to: mick1 (Apr 02, 2012 2:33 pm)
Alright, so after changing everything this weekend, when I came to a stoplight yesterday, the RPM dropped and caught itself, and then would do it again and again, drop below 800, then catch itself and it would rev up to 1500 by itself. So it's not the intake, fuel filter, ignition switch, spark, and no codes. We've even clamped a few vacuum lines to make sure they stay tight, so those can't be the issue...
 
Any help at all would be appreciated. This car is turning into a money pit...

#164 of 166 2000 intrigue starting problem by dablack80

May 02, 2012 (7:31 am)

I have the same issue so many people here have. Car will start but only after several tries. Already replaced ignition switch, and battery. SEL light is on and produces these codes P0385, P0340, P0335. Which all pertain to the cam and crankshaft sensors. I'm hesitant to replace them and waste more money as it seems that a lot of people have replaced these and had no succsess. Also I have been having turn signal problems with the car since I bought it but pressing the hazard lights fixes it temporarily. Anyone out there that can help?

#165 of 166 99 intrigue all same issues by indydad618

Feb 03, 2013 (12:47 pm)

we just bought a used 99 intrigue, when we bought it we replaced the fuel pump and filter as they were in need. we had the car about a month and it started all this hard to start and stalling at stop lights stuff. I took it to a mechanic friend who sprayed the areas that would have a vacuum to see if it would stall or not, which it didn't. I have replaced the throttle position sensor and the idle air control valve and neither have resolved the issue. I read about it possibly being the electronic ignition switch, but I am hesitant to spend the money on replacing this and it not fixing the issue. Is there any way to test the one installed in the car presently? Anyone have any additional ideas as to what it could be?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks so mch

#166 of 166 2000 intrigue stalling after minor accident by jeffm16

Feb 24, 2013 (5:46 pm)

I have read through this forum and I kind of have the same problem as the starting and then stalling.. the car was working just fine untill my wife had a miror finder bender now when I start the car when its cold starts up just fine.. then after a few minutes of warming it up it stalls out.. I also can drive it when it gets cold and keep it above 1500 rmp it wont die but only when the car it warm it does this... cold the accident have shook something loose. Ive done a once over checking mostly all of the electrial connections.. what could the problem be??

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