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Question posted by prettyprincessdeasia on November 13th, 2012

My 97 Century Custom Will Just Cut Off But Will Start Back Up

This has happened a few times in the pas gt month ..not overheating,checked oil ...could it be a ignition problem or electrical?????  

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Owner's Manual - Page 4

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Owner's Manual - Page 87

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Owner's Manual - Page 100

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Owner's Manual - Page 111

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Owner's Manual - Page 119

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Owner's Manual - Page 120

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Owner's Manual - Page 141

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Owner's Manual - Page 164

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Owner's Manual - Page 195

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Owner's Manual - Page 198

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Owner's Manual - Page 199

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Owner's Manual - Page 201

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Owner's Manual - Page 205

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Owner's Manual - Page 214

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Owner's Manual - Page 217

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Owner's Manual - Page 234

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Owner's Manual - Page 273

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Owner's Manual - Page 312

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Owner's Manual - Page 401

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