Three problems related to ignition module have been reported for the 1997 Oldsmobile 88. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving 45 mph vehicles engine died for no reason. Dealer found a faulty code from vehicle computer.
Spark plug wires burned out at the plug end, causing engine to misfire and buck. Delaer has replaced the ignition wires. However, the problem has reoccurred.
The engine stalls while the vehicle is in motion. Has been to dealer 2 times and problem cannot be duplicated. Dealer felt the problem was a combination of a computer problem and fuel injection problem, Oldsmobile took vehicle back.