I have a 1995 Buick Roadmaster Wagon that I just got and am having some worrying problems! The car sat for a year prior to me buying it.
It revs fine under no load.
Soon as I start moving it surges. Gives gas, dies, gives gas, dies. If I lock the steering it kills it. If I lock the steering in park or stopped, no problem.
Backstory:
It was fine until today. A few days ago I took it on a dirt road under heavy load and bottomed out my trailer hitch and once somewhere mid section but that was about it. I went through many puddles as well. Drove it for 3 - 4 days after that. Noticed it was dripping a bit more oil than usual, but assume that was because of the vibrations and an old motor.
I also accidentally boosted the car positive on negative (don't yell at me), and saw some smoke come from the alternator (this was weeks ago). Blew a few fuses but that was it.
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Wet opti? Could the alternator be causing this (I ran this car purely on battery when I needed a new alternator and it ran fine so I don't tihnk so) But I'm no expert.
Help@@
EDIT: Looks like the MAF was disconnected. Probably since I got it. Reconnecting it to no avail. Car still surges and stalls while driving.
It revs fine under no load.
Soon as I start moving it surges. Gives gas, dies, gives gas, dies. If I lock the steering it kills it. If I lock the steering in park or stopped, no problem.
Backstory:
It was fine until today. A few days ago I took it on a dirt road under heavy load and bottomed out my trailer hitch and once somewhere mid section but that was about it. I went through many puddles as well. Drove it for 3 - 4 days after that. Noticed it was dripping a bit more oil than usual, but assume that was because of the vibrations and an old motor.
I also accidentally boosted the car positive on negative (don't yell at me), and saw some smoke come from the alternator (this was weeks ago). Blew a few fuses but that was it.
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Wet opti? Could the alternator be causing this (I ran this car purely on battery when I needed a new alternator and it ran fine so I don't tihnk so) But I'm no expert.
Help@@
EDIT: Looks like the MAF was disconnected. Probably since I got it. Reconnecting it to no avail. Car still surges and stalls while driving.