1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass

BRANDONF28

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1988 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
167,000 MILES

Need help my 1988 cutlass when cold will start fine and runs and idels great but as soon as I shut it off and then try to start again it wont start. Replaced all 3 coils packs, spark plugs, and wires. Frustrated becasuse no check engine light on or any other warning light.

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Hi
When it won't start pull plug wire check for spark if good then spray carb cleaner into intake see if it lights.
That will give direction of diagnosis.

Let me know
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Monday, June 14th, 2010 AT 2:48 PM

BRANDONF28

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Spark is present spayed some starting fluid in the air intake and it started right back up

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Sunday, June 20th, 2010 AT 5:09 PM

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What model Cutlas and engine size?

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Monday, June 21st, 2010 AT 8:05 AM

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Engine Performance problem
1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 167000 miles

cutlass when cold will start fine and runs and idels great but as soon as I shut it off and then try to start again it wont start. Replaced all 3 coils packs, spark plugs, and wires. Frustrated because no check engine light on or any other warning light. Checked plugs spark is present spayed some starting fluid in the air intake and it started right back up.

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Monday, June 21st, 2010 AT 11:38 AM

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