My service engine light comes on and then the temp and surrounding lights flash?

TONYAMAYPP

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1989 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88
6 CYL
FWD
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I have a 1989 Oldsmobile Delta 88, when I drive it for a few minutes, about 10-15 minutes, depending on the heat, my service engine light comes on and then the temp and surrounding lights flash, then the car stalls or tries to stall. I had to replace the radiator a few weeks ago. I noticed the fan to the radiator doesn't come on unless I use the air conditioner, that is the only way I can keep the car running. I really enjoy this car and prefer to work on it myself. Where should I start first?

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JDL

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Based on the symptoms you described with your 1989 Oldsmobile Delta 88, there could be a few possible causes for the engine stalling and the warning lights coming on.

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Wednesday, July 13th, 2011 AT 5:10 PM

JEFFREY HILL

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My delta starts to cut off after 10 to 15 minutes. It cuts back on but when I try to pull off it shuts off.

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Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 AT 5:02 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi Jeffrey, I need you to check for diagnostic trouble codes for this. The car has an OBD1 system which doesn't require a scan tool. You can retrieve codes using a short jumper wire or even a paper clip.

Follow the directions below and let me know what is found.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/buick-cadillac-chevy-gmc-oldsmobile-pontiac-gm-1983-1995-obd1-code-definitions-and-retrieval-method

Also, let me know if it restarts right away after it cuts off.

Let me know.

Take care,

Joe

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Thursday, June 8th, 2023 AT 8:57 PM