Engine is stalling while driving and then won't start right back up

DON MCCULLEY

MEMBER
2007 BUICK LUCERNE
22,000 MILES

This car starts and runs ok but it dies while i'm driving it. At this time when I try the starter it will only click. After about two minutes it will starter it will only click. After app. Two minutes it will start and run ok for a while. Battery is new and alternator is ok

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011 AT 4:29 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
110,176 POSTS

This sounds like a problem with the positive battery cable which losses connection when hot which is common.

Here are diagrams to help you see how to fix the problem. Its a bit of a job but I have seen this problem before.

Check out the diagrams (Below)

Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see.

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Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 AT 3:14 PM

W MATTOCKS

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I have a 2007 Buick lucerne with the same problem. I have changed the battery because of testing bad, same problem existed replaced ignition switch no problem for about 2 weeks then problem reappeared but not as often, there are no DTC's stored and the problem is hard to duplicate. My mechanic could not find the problem then I ran across this post, all fixed! Thanks 2Carpros! You guys are the best.

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Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 AT 3:14 PM