1992 Oldsmobile 88 Hot No-Start

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MARKMALEK
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Hello,
I recently bought a 1992 Olds 88 Royale LS (184,000 miles) for use as a delivery vehicle (temporarily). It drives like a charm, but sometimes won't start when the engine gets hot (not too hot, about halfway up the gauge, ~200 degrees), usually afer lots of slow uphill driving on a hot day. After cooling off for a few minutes, it starts and runs fine. Is this some kind of sensor problem? Any ideas? Thanks in advance!
May 5, 2006 at 5:06 PM
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LOSONE
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Does it have a check engine light on??
May 6, 2006 at 2:55 AM
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MARKMALEK
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No.
May 6, 2006 at 6:25 AM
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LOSONE
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I suspect it is the ignition module and is located under the coil packs. Also replace the plugs it will help
May 6, 2006 at 8:31 AM
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MARKMALEK
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Actually I forgot to mention that the engine has actually cut out a couple of times while driving slowly (sorry)
May 6, 2006 at 3:17 PM

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Suspect the ignition module under the coil packs and replace the spark plugs.

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The owner of a 1992 Oldsmobile 88 Royale LS says it sometimes will not start when hot after slow uphill driving, then starts normally after cooling briefly. There is no check engine light, and the engine has also cut out a couple of times while driving slowly. The expert suspects the ignition module under the coil packs and recommends replacing the spark plugs.

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