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1988 Buick Park Avenue engine dies and will not crank again

Tiny
JOHNNYW72032
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  • 1988 BUICK PARK AVENUE
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,500 MILES
What is wrong to cause my car to just die going down the road?I put it in the shop once and they replaced the coil pack and the brain underneath it but after awhile it just died on me againis it possible it could be the cam sensor and if so where it is located
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Tuesday, April 27th, 2010 AT 8:02 AM

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Tiny
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Do below to determine whether it's fuel or spark problem:

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_cam_15.jpg


The camshaft position sensor is located on the lower RH side of the engine, above the crank pulley.
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