Car Doctor: Stalling LeSabre may have easy fix - The Providence Journal
A: A very common problem with these cars was a faulty computer and the diagnostic routine was very simple. With the car running, tap on the outside of the ECM (computer case) and see if the car shudders or shakes. Whenever the car goes through larger puddles on the road, the battery light will come on and we will lose power for a second or two before the problem disappears. Obviously something is getting wet that should not, but I am not sure what needs to be done to find the problem. A: Since the problem only happens when the car gets wet, simulate the wet condition. With the engine running, pour water on the belts, starting on the crankshaft pulley. The problem could be a faulty belt tensioner or a worn crankshaft pulley. I have seen some cases that the two-piece pulley slips when it get wet, which, in turn, causes the alternator light to come on. Q: I am the proud owner of a new 2014 Corvette Stingray with the Z51 Performance Package. The issue is with the ultra-high-performance, run-flat summer-only tires. The tires are Michelin Super Sport ZP. A. I think it would be cheaper to buy a used Jeep to drive in winter than what it would take to get snow tires on your car. Source: www.providencejournal.com
