1992 Buick LeSabre 3.8l Stalls occasionally at at low speed

Aug 31, 2007 5 Replies

Hope I'm not breaking any rules couldn't find a FAQ. If I am sorry.


I just bought a 1992 Buick LeSabre with the 3.8. Most of the time it runs great but at slow speeds sometimes the check engine light comes on then the car a little while later it will stall. Once stopped it will restart fine and runs like normal no sputtering or anything all is fine till it decides to happen again.



The same car also doesn't like to sometimes start when warm. When started cold it's normal drive it and get it warmed up and it is hit or miss if it will start right. When it doesn't it doesn't seem to even try. I try giving no throttle or to the floor or half throttle and it just seems to finally decides to start when it feels like it. After cranking for a few seconds there is beeping if that helps.



And Ideas what to look at. I would like to try the little things before I take it into a shop.



How well does OBD-I like this car has help with diagnosing?



If more info is needed I will try to give it if I can



Any help would be appreciated.



You didn't state the mileage, that always helps. If it has 100,000 and never had the fuel filter changed you can try that. Other common problems on things with that kind of mileage are fuel pump, fuel pressure, etc. Have the plugs been changed?

It does have alot of miles smig over 200,000 but still has really good power. Well at least when it's running. Doesn't to use no oil or lose water. Fuel filter should be a more of a high speed problem shouldn't?

Doesn't miss before it dies so don't think it's plugs.

I normally have had older cars and these newer ones act different and seeem to be more abrupt to trouble. Would the fuel pump or regulator be intermediate and only at slow speed or idling?

Thank you to you both for the replies.

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Took it in to the dealer to have them diagnose it. They say fuel pressure regulator and possible the crank sensor. Total about $400 maybe a little more. Sound right for the symptoms

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