Had a similar problem.
Crank Position Sensor for me.

 

where exactly would the crank sensor be on a 97 tib?

 

Just left of where the trans meets the engine, semi close to the ground on the front of the motor. Its the only sensor on the engine in that area.

 

Fixed, also fixed alot of the turbo stutter problems as well.

Good old wonderful lifetime warranty spark plug wires from Autozone. Dead after 6k miles. lmao.gif

Got pissed off, threw a set on from off my parts car, fixed. LOL