darn work car problem again

sn95gt19 · 03-12-2003, 02:42 PM

ok i posted awhile ago that i had a grand am (93) that would not start.
well, i changed the crank sensor the first time and it popped but did not start, i changed it a second time and it ran perfect for about 20sec. i dont just want to keep replacing them, and gain 20sec of driving time each time.

when it runs it will run perfect but then just cut out, no stumbling or anything.
what do you think could be the problem?
i got this car for $500 and its in perfect condition, if i could just find out what the hell is wrong with it, it will be a great car.
HELP ME PLEASE

BTW: it has the 3.3L engine

lx5091 · 03-12-2003, 04:03 PM

where abouts do you live, I thnk I know who sold you that car! haha! who I'm thinking of works in Norton, MA probably lives around there.

sn95gt19 · 03-12-2003, 04:34 PM

NEW LENOX, IL a couple 100 miles off

srv1 · 03-12-2003, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sn95gt19
ok i posted awhile ago that i had a grand am (93) that would not start.
well, i changed the crank sensor the first time and it popped but did not start, i changed it a second time and it ran perfect for about 20sec. i dont just want to keep replacing them, and gain 20sec of driving time each time. when it runs it will run perfect but then just cut out, no stumbling or anything.
what do you think could be the problem?
i got this car for $500 and its in perfect condition, if i could just find out what the hell is wrong with it, it will be a great car.
HELP ME PLEASE

BTW: it has the 3.3L engine

Well Sn, i maybe can help you. I am not sure what you know but lets try this. When the car stall and wont start again, does it have spark? answer this and i will walk you through the rest.

James

sn95gt19 · 03-12-2003, 11:43 PM

no it doesnt have spark...i know thats why it doesnt restart.

its definitely a spark problem, i had the coil module tested (ok) and the coils tested (also ok) i have also replaced the computer, i was told that the wires from the crank sensor to the coil module must have a break in them somewhere, so i ran new wires and tomorrow i am going to get a new crank sensor and see what happens.

i have narrowed it down to something shorting out the crank sensor.

do you have any other ideas?

thanks

srv1 · 03-14-2003, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sn95gt19
no it doesnt have spark...i know thats why it doesnt restart.

its definitely a spark problem, i had the coil module tested (ok) and the coils tested (also ok) i have also replaced the computer, i was told that the wires from the crank sensor to the coil module must have a break in them somewhere, so i ran new wires and tomorrow i am going to get a new crank sensor and see what happens.

i have narrowed it down to something shorting out the crank sensor.

do you have any other ideas?

thanks

so what happened when you put the new cranks sensor in?

sn95gt19 · 03-15-2003, 03:17 PM

been too lazy.......going out to do it in 15 minutes. ill let you know

03-12-2003, 02:42 PM	#1
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	darn work car problem again ok i posted awhile ago that i had a grand am (93) that would not start. well, i changed the crank sensor the first time and it popped but did not start, i changed it a second time and it ran perfect for about 20sec. i dont just want to keep replacing them, and gain 20sec of driving time each time. when it runs it will run perfect but then just cut out, no stumbling or anything. what do you think could be the problem? i got this car for $500 and its in perfect condition, if i could just find out what the hell is wrong with it, it will be a great car. HELP ME PLEASE BTW: it has the 3.3L engine __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

03-12-2003, 04:03 PM	#2
lx5091 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 467	where abouts do you live, I thnk I know who sold you that car! haha! who I'm thinking of works in Norton, MA probably lives around there. __________________ '02 Explorer XLT 4.0L --Nice Vehicle '97 Saturn SL1--Soon to be ditched for a Ford!

03-12-2003, 04:34 PM	#3
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	NEW LENOX, IL a couple 100 miles off __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

03-12-2003, 11:43 PM	#5
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	no it doesnt have spark...i know thats why it doesnt restart. its definitely a spark problem, i had the coil module tested (ok) and the coils tested (also ok) i have also replaced the computer, i was told that the wires from the crank sensor to the coil module must have a break in them somewhere, so i ran new wires and tomorrow i am going to get a new crank sensor and see what happens. i have narrowed it down to something shorting out the crank sensor. do you have any other ideas? thanks __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

03-15-2003, 03:17 PM	#7
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	been too lazy.......going out to do it in 15 minutes. ill let you know __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

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