1988 Buick Park Avenue engine dies and will not crank again

1988 BUICK PARK AVENUE
200,500 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JOHNNYW72032
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what is wrong to cause my car to just die going down the road?---------i put it in the shop once and they replaced the coil pack and the brain underneath it but after awhile it just died on me again-----------------------------is it possible it could be the cam sensor and if so where it is located
Apr 27, 2010 at 8:02 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Do below to determine whether it's fuel or spark problem: Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 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, 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,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.


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The camshaft position sensor is located on the lower RH side of the engine, above the crank pulley.
Apr 29, 2010 at 2:19 AM
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