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1992 Oldsmobile 88 Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Spark, Wiring.
Mileage: 100,000 miles.

Asked on April 22, 2012

Engine repair

Starts put wont stay running. Car will start and run great and then all of a sudden it will die with no warning and will not restart. I took it to a diagnostic car center and they first told me it was my harmonic balancer bad and it was but the problem was still there after putting on a new one. Diagnosed again and was told it was the positioning sensor and so I replaced and still no fix-Then I replaced the computer and it ran for two weeks and now it has started again. I have now replaced the following things-timing chain,magnet and camshaft sensor, crankshaft sensor, fuel filter, ignition module,coil packs and battery ends. What else can it be? I am so lost now. I need someone with answers.
Avatar Asked by vhenzman

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Replied on April 22, 2012

so as it is now it wont start?

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on April 22, 2012

whats missing, fuel or spark?

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on April 22, 2012

spark-it just shuts off

Tiny Response from vhenzman
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Replied on April 22, 2012

how long before restart works?

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on April 22, 2012

sometimes right away sometimes overnight.

Tiny Response from vhenzman
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Replied on April 22, 2012

check crank sensor wiring harness.

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on April 22, 2012

How do you check it?

Tiny Response from vhenzman
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Replied on April 22, 2012

what motor we workin on?

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on April 22, 2012

v6 3.8

Tiny Response from vhenzman
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Replied on April 24, 2012

waiting on reply on where to find the crank sensor wiring harness.

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