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I have seen some seemingly "non massive" vacuum leaks cause severe problems, but agree electrical is more likely since there is also a...

Much more likely it's electrical rather than loss of vacuum. That would be a massive opening to stall the engine. Your wiring needs...

Thank you, Bill. In a car this old, I can see dry rotting hoses being a thing. I'll give them a visual inspection. I know some of the...

"One weird thing that I noticed. It would be running ok and then you drop it in reverse and it would die sometimes right away..." That...

Will do. Certainly open to more suggestions from everyone. and what area would be likely to check thoroughly? I don’t have a manual on...

One big click usually means a problem within the starter assembly; either the contactor that the solenoid is closing or the starter...

billr, Grcauto, jack c, nickbb2, Mobile Dan, Yesterday 9/26 reattached negative cable and engine did not crank. I only heard one click...

disconnecting the battery is not a fix but if you are happy with it that's what counts.

Let us know what you find.

Thank you very much. It's great to have a plan of attack. She will bring the car by again on Thursday as I work 12 hour shifts the next...

Thank you very much. It's great to have a plan of attack. She will bring the car by again on Thursday as I work 12 hour shifts the next...

Sounds like the wiring is being stressed. Look at the engine while someone puts it in R and D and watch it move. You could also just...

I hear what you're saying. The scanner reported P0201-0206 and said "Engine Injector circuit open cylinder 1. Same for all 6 cylinders...

Those are likely P0301, P0302 etc. These are the misfires for each cylinder. How do you intend on testing or are we guessing? The comm...

Ok, The car had 9 codes stored. She said the check engine light was not on today. It has 158,000 miles. I have found a leaking...