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1995 Oldsmobile 88 Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pump, Sensor, Engine.
Mileage: 107,000 miles.

Asked on June 2, 2012

On the way home car lost power i made it home and now it wont start

The car has new fuel pump, crank sensor, plugs and wires, fuel filter, The pump is running and i have fuel at the rail i also have spark. If i go out to start it the first time it cranks it almost wants to start but after that it just cranks.yes there is a check engine light but its a 95 so i cant get a code reader anywhere.....any suggestions maybe the cam sensor?
Avatar Asked by bill49203

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Replied on June 2, 2012

3.8l 1995 olds 88

Tiny Response from bill49203
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Replied on June 2, 2012

lost power?? electrical or engine running??

i would start with a fuel pump pressure test. you need 40 lbs to make it work.

start with the basics here.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on June 2, 2012

it lost power running but i limped it home......catalytic isnt clogged i just pulled o2 sensor and still wouldn't start. also i have spark on all cylinders from the coil packs........also I just put a new fuel pump in

Tiny Response from bill49203
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Replied on June 2, 2012

ok, but what is the actual pressure???

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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$40 for a pressure gauge..........50 on the fuel pressure like i said its a new pump

Tiny Response from bill49203
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