1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Repair Question
Cutlass starts and runs very well. Next time it may or may not start at all.
Answer
Next time it refuses to start don't wait for it to make up its mind-do below immediately to determine if its fuel or spark problem
Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if okay-check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,cap and rotor,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing
I certainly will follow your instructions. One more thing; when the car is in the garage, out of the weather, the damn things starts every single time. However the next time it wont, you can bet I'll try all your suggestions. I really appreciated your help. thank you and I'll let you know.
Your welcome-give it a shot-your starting point