1993 Other Oldsmobile Models engine stalls

1993 OLDSMOBILE
63,702 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ROND5155
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I have a 1993 Olds Cutlass Ciera, front wheel drive and a "N" engine code. Most of the time it will drive really great. Sometimes when you pull up to a stop light and the engine dies. You restart and when you put it in gear again, it immediately dies again. Usually to get going you have to acellerate heavy and throw it into drive and sometimes it will run and other times it will die. I took it to a mechanic and he couldn't find anything wrong with it and it didn't act up on him. It doesn't act up all of the time, just some times. Can you please help me to try and figure out what might be causing this?
Jul 20, 2008 at 2:32 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Intermittent problems are tough, but is thre Service engine soon light on?
Jul 20, 2008 at 3:29 PM
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ROND5155
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No, the service engine soon light is not on.
Jul 20, 2008 at 6:20 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Check the EGR for sticking open.
Jul 21, 2008 at 2:39 AM
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ROND5155
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How do I check the EGR to see if it is sticking open?
Jul 21, 2008 at 7:25 AM
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Start engine. Using Tech 1 scan tester or a tester capable of cycling ECM output devices, select miscellaneous tests. With engine idling, RPM should drop and engine should idle rough as each solenoid is energized. If system operates as specified, EGR valve is functioning correctly.
Jul 21, 2008 at 5:51 PM
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