87 toronado starting problems

1987 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO

85,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

SLOWVW

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I have replaced alot of parts and I got no fire. Tested coil and module but have narrowed it down and ordered a Ecu but where is it located on the car?

Mar 23, 2016 at 8:14 PM

HMAC300

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first scan for codes to see what may actually be wrong. it may be a crank sensor. you need to know if it's type 1 or type 2 type 1 has 3 coil towers on each side of engine.

Mar 24, 2016 at 7:14 AM

SLOWVW

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Its a type 2 magnavox coil and i have replaced crank and cam sensor

Mar 27, 2016 at 6:08 PM

HMAC300

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did you scan for codes? here are some test sheets to check I think it's your ignition module may be bad as they used to go more often. also check cranks sensor for rubbing it should have .030" clearance. Your ecm is in the right kick panel there is what is called a prom inside and that could be bad as well although kind of doubt it. new ecm may or may not have the prom and if it's replaced be very careful as it can be shorted out by removing and replacing even if ecm is out of car. static electricity can short it out.

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Mar 28, 2016 at 7:01 AM

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