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1986 Buick Electra Limited 3.8L No Start, Stall
Posted to GM Driveability on 4/16/2001

This vehicle was towed in for a complaint of stalling and no-start.

When the tow truck dropped it off, it started immediately but showed a code 42. Less than a minute later the engine died and would not restart. After waiting 5 minutes the engine started and ...

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car Vehicle Data

1986 Buick Electra Limited

VIN 1G4CW51C1J
Engine3.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI
SymptomsNo Start, Stall
OccursAlways
Misc.Code 42

Trouble Codes

42ESC Electronic spark control
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car Vehicle Data

1986 Buick Electra Limited

VIN 1G4CW51C1J
Engine3.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI
SymptomsNo Start, Stall
OccursAlways
Misc.Code 42

Trouble Codes

42ESC Electronic spark control