1996 Oldsmobile Achieva Starts once, won't restart.

120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JAC72
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Starts, won't restart until everything cold, usually next morning. Replaced 24x sensor behind vibration damper. Replaced 7x sensor on side of block. Replaced cam position sensor. Replaced ignition module. Coils Ohm out OK and engine doesn't miss although it is not getting the correct timing signal. the only things I can think of left to through money at would be the Power Control Module or Ignition Switch. Is there a test I can make with a voltmeter or test light that will point me at the problem or am I trying to do something not practical now days. I would have gotten rid of the car but my wife loves the old klunker and won't hear of it unless I replace it with a new one just like it which I can't afford to do. Compression doesn't vary over 10 lbs. Highest 180, lowest 170.
Apr 24, 2010 at 9:32 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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When it doesn't start, are you getting spark and fuel to the engine?
May 18, 2010 at 6:34 AM
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