Thank you so much for the tips. This really gives me a starting point to start checking. I have an excellent mechanic, but I am NOT going to bother him over the holiday weekend. As long as my car runs for a few more days without troubles, he'll take care of me on Monday. I would just like to save him some of his time with the diagnosis part and tell him what to look at.

Come to think of it, the idle seemed a little low at the time. When it died, I was just about to throttle up after executing a right turn.

Mine did the exact same sh#t to me in the middle of rush hour, twice, but nobody helped me push they just yelled and honked


I guess that is one of the few benefits to living in the Midwest. I dont worry too much when things like this happen. Soon enough someone will stop by and make sure I'm ok and have help on the way.



Anyone have any more insights into this? Some simple or not so simple procedures to eliminate or point the finger at a particular part or assembly...?

This is why I love the internet and the excellent communities that they spawn. Within a few hours of my post (on a holiday no less) someone has already given me a great starting point.

Thank you Slater and I hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
Lemme guess - You are a fan of a certain Oldsmobile with a ram air option :-D