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Old 09-16-2009, 07:08 PM
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Default 2000 SLE, car died while idle, trouble restarting

So, I just had the PCM and Vacuum harness replaced by GM. Today, my car died while idling at my daughter'* school. It then would crank, but not start. After 5 or so minutes of trying, it finally started up and drove home just fine.

I used to have a '95 Bonneville, and had a similar problem, which ended up being the crank sensor. Would that be the same issue I'm having in this car?

Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
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Sounds about right. If it dies again check if you have spark.
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Thanks for the help!
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Cam, crank and MAF are the first three I would check.
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check all the wiring going to the main control under the air filter check for any exposed wire,i had these problems for 2 years finnaly checked the wires shure enough exposed copper,cut them,spliced them and cleaned it up car runs fine no more check engine light.
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Mine performed similarly. Died while at idle and later while at highway speeds. It turned out to be the fuel pump connection in the trunk (at the pump). Ran a new wire with new terminals and the problem was solved.

This was diagnosed by a professional. Took him about 8 hours to finally find it with his voltmeter.
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