Why would an engine quit when you make a left turn?

Asked by tonyfagan1965 Dec 27, 2011 at 10:35 PM about the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 4 Dr SL Sedan

Question type: General

My 96 Olds Cutlass Supreme quits ONLY when making left hand turns. It has a new battery, but all connections seem to be good. The service engine and ABS light are also on.

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805

ground on frame is eather loose or coroded...had the exact same thing on mine check the frame ground on the right side

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well you might only try to make right hand turns check you wireing on you fuel tank it does sound like a loose wire or bad ground there see if any wires are getting moved when wheel is turned to the left there has to be somthing that is shorting out

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