1997 Pontiac Firebird Engine Shut Down

1997 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
200,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SANJOEL
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After driving for about 15 or 20 minutes the car's engine abruptly shuts off but still has battery power. Once that happens, it struggles to turn back on until it has cooled off about 10minutes or more depending on how many tries the key is turned. The ignition switch was burnt out and it was replaced along with the connectors but still has this problem. I've come to guess that it can be the ignition module, a relay of some sort, sensor, or fuel pump issue. I would greatly appreciate the help.
Nov 4, 2010 at 8:53 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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After engine stalls check for spark and fuel pressure also check for codes i would suspect bad crank position sensor Located Lower front of engine, behind harmonic balancer i included picture of its location


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Nov 5, 2010 at 6:24 AM
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SANJOEL
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I dont know how to check for spark or fuel pressure neither think i have the tools or time to do this because the car is very intermittent. supposedly firestone said there were no engine codes when they tested it..
Nov 16, 2010 at 1:36 AM
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