97 2.2 runs great . . . then just dies, all dash light come on, buzzing noise under dash; turn off the key wait a minute, starts right up and runs great until it happens again.

Asked by mrbins Feb 27, 2014 at 01:26 AM about the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

97 2.2 runs great . . . then just dies, all dash light come on, buzzing noise under dash. Turn off the key wait a minute, starts right up and runs great until it happens again. Usually the next day or 2. Can happen up or down hill, flat, usually under 50mph.

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Reelin68 answered 10 years ago

Change out your crankshaft position sensor.

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