97 suburban stalls and cuts out but restarts

1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
335,000 MILES
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OTIS682
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Went in for an oil changed recently, said I needed a new air filter (it was really bad)to save money I replaced it myself with a fram from walmart. Right after that I was idiling at the mall and the truck quit. Started hard but started. Since then it cuts out while driving and has stalled at stop signs but always starts right up easily?? Replaced fuel pump in the past but then it cut out and wouldn't start so I think it's someplace else. All connections from battery to fuse center to fuel pump have been cleaned and checked. I really don't think it's the air filter but who knows on these burbs.....
Oct 16, 2011 at 8:46 PM
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FIXITMR
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no CEL?
Oct 16, 2011 at 8:52 PM
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Sorry don't understand "no CEL?"
Oct 16, 2011 at 8:55 PM
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No check engine light comes on, just figured out the CEL. Everything appears normal
Oct 16, 2011 at 9:08 PM
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check engine light.
Oct 17, 2011 at 2:37 AM
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No CEL and fuel pressure checks out at 60psi. Got alot of miles but hate to put her out to pasture just yet. She doesn't burn or leak oil, 20 mpg and looks great yet. I read on another blog about the same issue and he disabled the alarm system and it went away. Although I haven't tried it yet it makes me lean towards an electrical issue?
Oct 18, 2011 at 3:41 PM
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what motor is in it? crank sensors and cam sensors cause similar symptoms. check to see if MAF sensor needs cleaning.
Oct 18, 2011 at 3:51 PM
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350 5.7 liter. Anyway to check the crank and cam sensors or just start replacing? I will check the MAF sensor tonight after work. And thanks for the help by the way!
Oct 18, 2011 at 4:02 PM
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since that motor has a distributor,problem could be related to it's components.
Oct 18, 2011 at 9:43 PM
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check ti guy's stuff out. http://troubleshootmyvehicle.com/gm_ckp_4.3L_5.0L_5.7L/troubleshoot_ckp_sensor_2.php
Oct 19, 2011 at 3:08 AM
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Not sure what happen but it hasn't happen now for two days, running like a top again. This has got me stumped. Did notice some engine pinging when it was going on but that has stopped a well. Could it possibly have been bad gas?
Oct 20, 2011 at 12:26 AM
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good question. time may tell?
Oct 26, 2011 at 4:17 AM
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