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Old 02-11-2009, 07:34 PM   #1
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1987 Olds 98 Regency won't start

Hi Everyone! What problem I have is my 98 olds wont start. I changed the coil packs, starter, fuel relay switch, and the battery and still a no go. The fuel pump is working good. And the strangest thing is its getting spark and gas. It also acts like it want to start. By that I mean it turns over like any normal car but wont start. There is a 1/2 inch long crack in the inginition control module but Auto Zone told me it was still good. If anyone has any advice it would be appreciated!!!
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Old 02-12-2009, 10:31 AM   #2
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Re: 1987 Olds 98 Regency won't start

Welcome to AF, I wouldn't trust the icm test, do you have strong blue spark at the plugs, will it start spraying carb cleaner into the intake?
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Old 02-12-2009, 09:57 PM   #3
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Re: 1987 Olds 98 Regency won't start

It has good blue spark. I tried spraying starting fluid and it still wouldn't start.
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Old 02-13-2009, 03:11 PM   #4
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Re: 1987 Olds 98 Regency won't start

If you have good spark as you say, try disconnecting the maf and see what happens.
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Old 04-01-2009, 03:24 PM   #5
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Re: 1987 Olds 98 Regency won't start

I'm having the same problem with my 89 and have checked the spark plugs fuel and that, but what is a maf?
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