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1991 Oldsmobile Toronodo; Dies after idling for aprox ...

Sent to Car Experts April 05, 2006 8:11 p.m.

1991 Oldsmobile Toronodo; Dies after idling for aprox 30 min. Have changed ignition module twice, computer once. The same problem still there. After it dies, I hooked up a timing light and no ignition. I can wait several hours and it will restart again and run aprox 30 min. Can you help???????

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1991 Oldsmobile toronodo 3.8

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ignition module,and computer

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Status: Closed Value: $25

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April 06, 2006 3:19 p.m. (19 hours and 7 minutes later)

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These 3.8 liter engines are known for the crankshaft position sensor causing an intermittant no start. The sensor is located at the crankshaft pulley. Here is a picture of the crankshaft position sensor. It is mounted to the block.

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