1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass 1989 Oldmobile Cutlass Calais WONT

ASIAS99

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1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
130,000 MILES

Car cut off one day while idling at the gas station. Wouldnt turn over got it towed homke. New starter, plugs & 1 coil pack (didnt know there were 2). Still wont turn over. It cranks but will just kill the battery trying to make it turn over. Tried to jump it still wouldnt turn over. What it could be is it the timing or that In eed to replace the 2nd coil pack.

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SATURNTECH9

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First of all thank you so much for your donation. Have you checked for spark or what your fuel pressure is?Also do you have any codes?

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Friday, July 30th, 2010 AT 8:39 PM

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How to check for pressure. We think its getting fuel. Dont think we get codes its a 89 do we how could we check?

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Friday, July 30th, 2010 AT 8:46 PM

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What model cutlass do you have?Also what size engine do you have?Do you have spark?Let me know so I can get you the correct information.

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Friday, July 30th, 2010 AT 9:01 PM

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A 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais V4 2.3 engine just put new plugs in it wants to start just wont turn over. Could it be the ignition control module.

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Friday, July 30th, 2010 AT 9:08 PM

SATURNTECH9

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I posted how you can check for code's.If you go to auto zone they rent fuel pressure gauge's rent one all you have to do is use the correct adapter screw it on the thread valve that is on the fuel supply line then crank the car for like 5 seconds and see what the pressure is it should hold steady.Let me know what the pressure is.Do you have spark to both coil's? If you do then i wouldn't suspect a bad ignition module.