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Search Auto Parts Search Gremlin is alive and well in my 93 Cutlass 3300 V6 Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting rose701 User Nov 24, 2007, 2:59 PM Post #1 of 4 (1577 views) Gremlin is alive and well in my 93 Cutlass 3300 V6 Sign In I replaced the ignition control module on my '93 olds cutlass ciera s this morning. This after determing that I was intermittently losing spark. Up until now (6 months) this has been a totally random event. I determined that if I walked away from the vehicle and returned 20 min. to a half hour later that it would start right up. With the help of many of you I learned how to listen for the fuel pump to energize. Within the past 2 weeks vehicle started stalling while at highway speed and I would pull over - turn on flashers - and vehicle would restart. What prompted me to become more serious abouthtis is my wife and I broke down a couple of miles from home (vehicle stalled) and wouldn't restart. I abandoned the car and the following morning the car started right up. I brought it to my local repair shop where after 3 very busy days he only actually worked/watched it for about 3 hours. During that time he never got a computer code. I decided to take the car home for the w/e and try myself. As stated previously after eliminating 'lack of fuel' as the culprit I decided to change the ICM. Is it possible that the coil blocks (3) and or ignition wires could be bad? Is there anything else on this vehicle that controls spark to the plugs ie: computer? After replacing ICM this morning the vehicle started right up. I drove it around town making sure that the engine was hot. I stopped to talk to my neighbor and shut it down. Immediately estarted it again uneventfully. After finishing a 3 minute chat w/ neighbor the car wouldn't start. It's been three hours and engine/sensors have had sufficient time to cool down. I've tried 4x to restart and no luck. Things appear to have gone from bad to worse. I'm into it for the $140.00 I spent for ICM. The coil blocks are about 24.00 a piece. If anyone thinks this might be the culprit I'll replace them and the ignition wires just to be safe. Any thoughts on this Gremlin (to quote my hero Tom) would be welcome. Thanks for reading and sharing. -Chris Just an fyi. - 15 minutes after posting I walked back to car and it started. It had been sitting about 2.5 hours. way2old Veteran / Moderator Nov 24, 2007, 5:52 PM Post #2 of 4 (1571 views) Re: Gremlin is alive and well in my 93 Cutlass 3300 V6 Sign In Have you had the crankshaft sensor checked? This also controls the spark to the engine. Look car3efully at the connection and wiring too. Click here for information. Being way2old is why I need help from younger minds rose701 User Nov 25, 2007, 6:20 AM Post #3 of 4 (1567 views) Re: Gremlin is alive and well in my 93 Cutlass 3300 V6 Sign In see this link http://www.misterfixit.com/crnksnsr.htm describing an almost similiar problem as mine. Crankshaft sensor was the culprit. Thanks I'm going to look into that. I'll let you know. -Chris rose701 User Nov 28, 2007, 10:06 AM Post #4 of 4 (1550 views) Re: Gremlin is alive and well in my 93 Cutlass 3300 V6 Sign In Mechanic hasn't had the chance to work on my car yet. It did however not start for him - 20 minutes after dropping it off. This was a good thing. He believes crank position sensor is bad. I'll let everyone know the outcome. Thanks, Chris   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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