86 Cadillac Fleetwood Won't Start


	Auto Repair Home	SEARCH POSTS	WHO'S ONLINE	LOG IN

Automotive Repair

Car Troubleshooting Topics
  Car Troubleshooting
  Engine Troubleshooting
  Engine Fault Codes
  Electrical and Wiring
  Transmission Problems

Car Repair Topics
  Car Making Noises
  Car Stereo Repair
  Heating or AC Issues
  Motorcycles and ATVs
  Tricks of the Trade
  Truck Repair Advice

Site Options:
  Login
  Sign up here!

Latest Forum Post

1989 toyota pickup 3.0 crank no start

I have a 1989 toyota pickup 3.0 crank no...

Strut spring orientation and strut mount tension nut

2017 Nissan rogue awd 2.5 L Put in Monro...

Transmission stuck in part, I have tried everything

So I'm working on my elderly fathers 201...

2017 dodge journey LED headlights on/off randomly

Year of vehicle 2017 Make of vehicle dod...

Kia Soul starter replacement issues!

Okay so my car is a 2010 Kia soul 2.0 en...

Please Help - Knock sound & engine fail

Hi all, Hoping to get some insight and ...

multiple warning lights

2013 GMC Terrain 130,000 miles 4 cylinde...

03 alero no low speed blower

Good day everyone, I have a 2003 Olds a...

04 Chevy 2500hd tail light issues

Help!!! I have changed my combo switch...

1999 Grand Caravan Sport not starting.

Hi. I'm new here. I hope someone can hel...

86 Cadillac Fleetwood Won't Start

Sign up here!

Search for (search options)

Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting

meldauber
New User

Mar 6, 2010, 9:32 PM

Post #1 of 3 (2785 views)

86 Cadillac Fleetwood Won't Start	Sign In

1986 Cadillac Fleetwood V8, Front Wheel Drive, Automatic, 134000 miles, 4100 engine

My 86 Cadillac Fleetwood with a 4100 engine just stopped running one day. Took it to a mechanic he said that the cam walked, gear ground on distributor. He replaced the gear and cam button. Drove it for about 100 miles and it just stopped running. There have been no enginee warning issues. It just stopped running. It turns over but doesn't start. Any idea what it could be? THANKS!

chickenhouse
Enthusiast

Mar 7, 2010, 10:03 AM

Post #2 of 3 (2780 views)

Re: 86 Cadillac Fleetwood Won't Start	Sign In

Pull the cap off & crank the engine. See if the rotor is turning. That's where I'd start as there has been distributor issues in the past.

meldauber
New User

Mar 7, 2010, 12:13 PM

Post #3 of 3 (2775 views)

Re: 86 Cadillac Fleetwood Won't Start	Sign In

Thanks for the starting point. Our old mechanic started to pull the distributor off and then we took the car back from him because he didn't know what he was doing. We will put the distributor back on and try what you suggested. I will let you know what happened. THANKS!

Search for (options) Privacy Sitemap