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videomann!
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Jul 25, 2009, 11:34 PM

Post #1 of 12 (4532 views)
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Hello All, I have a 91 Olds Cutlass Ciera w/ 2.5 Liter Engine and I need A diagram to show me how to go about removing the Ignition Control Module!! It is in the craziest location under that hood!!! Any help as to how to go about getting that thing off of there would be greatly appreciated!!!! ThanksTongue


Hammer Time
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Jul 26, 2009, 12:13 AM

Post #2 of 12 (4528 views)
Re: Ignition Control Module Sign In

It's mounted under the coils so you have to remove the coils first. That takes a special 4.5mm socket to get the coils off.

Here are the instructions






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videomann!
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Jul 26, 2009, 1:28 AM

Post #3 of 12 (4522 views)
Re: Ignition Control Module Sign In

Thx Hammertime, but I tried to get it from under the car as well as above. I know exactly what I'm looking for, but do I have to rock the engine forward to get to this part because that is what it is looking like?! I guess I would like to know how to rock the engine forward to get to this part!! THX A lot for all the info to help me out!!!Tongue


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Jul 26, 2009, 2:56 AM

Post #4 of 12 (4520 views)
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No, you don't move the engine. You just have to fight to reach it. Welcome to our world........LOL



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videomann!
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Jul 26, 2009, 3:02 AM

Post #5 of 12 (4515 views)
Re: Ignition Control Module Sign In

Thx for the help Hammer Time... I guess I gotta fight!!!! But they did put that part in a crazy place!!!! I'll figure it out one way or another!!!Tongue


videomann!
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Jul 26, 2009, 8:37 AM

Post #6 of 12 (4507 views)
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Hammer Time, in that diagram is #6 the Crankshaft Position Sensor? It wasn't the darn Control Module after all, it tested out perfect @ 2 different autoparts stores!!! Dangit!!! So, now I'm looking into the CPS!! Thx for any help!!! Back to the Drawing Board. That part was a beast to get off!!!


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Jul 26, 2009, 9:12 AM

Post #7 of 12 (4502 views)
Re: Ignition Control Module Sign In

Yes, the CPS is under the Module.
Test to see if you have injector pulse. If you don't have injector pulse or spark, then the crank sensor is likely. If you have injector pulse, forget the crank sensor.



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videomann!
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Jul 26, 2009, 10:00 AM

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Okay, changed the CPS and the car still isn't starting. It is doing everything except turning all the way over. Now, this car has a carburator. No fuel injection. Where do I check now: I changed the Starter, serp belt, water pump. I have spark, the coils are fine, module fine... Still no start, where to look now? HELPPPPP!!! I'm gonna try the battery next. After that I'm stumped again!!!


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Jul 26, 2009, 10:21 AM

Post #9 of 12 (4490 views)
Re: Ignition Control Module Sign In

You don't have a carburetor. You have throttle body injection. They never made a 2.5 with a carb.

You need to stop throwing parts at the car and start testing. If you have spark, then you never should have changed the module or the crank sensor.

You need to test the fuel pressure and injector pulse before going any further.

You can use a noid light bulb to test the injector pulse.






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videomann!
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Jul 26, 2009, 10:38 AM

Post #10 of 12 (4485 views)
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Thx Hammer Time, alright, not throwing any more parts @ the car. Now, I'm testing everything that can be tested. Will try the noid light... How do you use it? That is new to me? But, I will try these things and let you know how it turned out!!!

Thx



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Jul 26, 2009, 10:42 AM

Post #11 of 12 (4479 views)
Re: Ignition Control Module Sign In

You unplug the injector plug at the top of the throttle body and plug the bulb into it and then crank the engine. If the light flashes, everything is working at the injector.

Before you go looking for that, try this. Remove the air cleaner and spray some carb cleaner into the intake while someone tries to start it. If it starts and stalls, then you know you have a fuel problem.

Bad fuel pumps are very common



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(This post was edited by Hammer Time on Jul 26, 2009, 10:43 AM)


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Jul 26, 2009, 10:48 AM

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I guess I gotta fight!!!! But they did put that part in a crazy place!!!!

One of the 1st basics in the auto repair field if you can get down, well help in all aspects of repair. . . . . ENGINEERS HATE MECHANICS . . . Once you get that down. everything makes complete sense...... The one advantage we have.....They can't change Ohm's law & that PO's them to no end...Sly






 
 
 






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