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My 98 csvt is acting up again. first off it seems as though my parking brake is still on, the rear right wheel gives out a burning smell. I would like to know what the hell is burning? my second problem is that my car sometimes seems as if its going to turn off, the interior lights dim and the engines starts draining then the car revs by itself and everything gos back to normal. I was wondering what the hell that was too. my check engine has been on for quite some time now, but the code tells me its the 02 sensors, if i dont change my sensors could the car get messed up?

As for the burning smell, since you did mention that it seemed as if the parking brake was still engaged, it is probably the brakes. If it doesn't release all the way, the brakes will drag, thus giving off the burning smell. Check the brake's next time and if they are hot, there is your problem.
The other gremlin you got sounds like a fuel pump. If it isn't running at the proper PSI, the engine will starve and die out, then catch itself before it completley dies.
These are my two cents from my experience's.
Good luck and Happy New Year.

Check the sensor for the EGR. Had same prob before check engine light went on. Replaced the sensor and was good to go.