Will not crank

1992 CADILLAC DEVILLE
197,772 MILES • 4.9L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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REARDRIVE
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Drive about 15 miles go take care some business, I get back in the car it just turn over, wait about 20 minutes it will start up. what the symptom of a bad coil ?
Aug 20, 2020 at 5:15 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

Does the engine crank over? Trying to see if you mean it will not crank or it will crank and not start.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-starter-and-solenoid-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Roy
Aug 20, 2020 at 9:20 AM
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The car will not start, you wait about 30 or 40 minutes then it will start. this happens about 5 or 6 times.no check engine light is on.
Aug 20, 2020 at 11:26 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Okay. Got it.

Again does the engine crank over when it does not start?

Roy
Aug 20, 2020 at 11:35 AM
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REARDRIVE
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Yes.
Aug 20, 2020 at 7:38 PM
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P/S I hear the idle control valve making tapping noise when I turn the key on and when I turn the switch off.
Aug 20, 2020 at 7:46 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Okay, that noise is normal for the idle control.

I would suggest replacing the ignition module in the distributor. That was a common failure for these back in the day.

I attached a picture of the location.

Roy

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT


1. Remove distributor cap and rotor.
2. Remove two module attaching screws.
3. Lift up module and stamped metal shield, if equipped.
4. Disconnect leads from module. Observe color code on leads as these cannot be interchanged.
5. Remove module.

NOTE: Be sure there is a sufficient amount of silicone grease on the metal face of the module and on the distributor base (where the module seats), when reinstalling the module. The purpose of the silicone grease is to cool the module.


INSTALL OR CONNECT


1. Install module.
2. Connect leads to module.
3. Install module shield, if equipped, and module attaching screws.
4. Install cap and rotor.
Aug 20, 2020 at 8:54 PM
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REARDRIVE
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I replace this module Jan.30/2020. I guest I need another one. This time the motor did not cut off while driving down the street.
Aug 20, 2020 at 10:23 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Make sure you get a good one. The cheap ones do not last.

Make sure you use the grease in the box for mounting it. It keeps it from overheating and failing.

Roy
Aug 20, 2020 at 10:29 PM
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