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Old 01-03-2008, 10:02 AM
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I have a 1990 Century (3.3L). Just last night I was driving along and the car felt like it was going to stall and then it continued on at which time the Service Engine Soon light came on. This happend a few times and then did actually stall on a couple of occasions. When it stalled it started right away with no problems. A year ago I had a similar problem and the ECM was replaced. I am hoping it is not the ECM again??? Has anyone else had similar problems. Usually the Service Engine Soon light stays on after there is a problem. This one stays on for 5 seconds and then goes out.
 
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Old 04-11-2008, 09:02 PM
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If you haven't already, try the throttle position sensor...mine went bad 89 Century, 3.3L and the Check Engine light was intermittent just as you describe...fyi it may only need adjustment.
 
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Old 04-11-2008, 09:13 PM
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dont replaceANYTHING before getting that trouble code. even if the light goes out, the ecu will store it as a history code. then go from there.
 
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