considering buying a z34

[bluefever2]

I would like to buy a lumina z34 that i say for sale, i drove the car before and it ran fine before, now tried starting it ,it won't and it's not getting any spark any suggestions?

[GP1138]

First of all, search function would be a good place to start.

 

Second, how is the ICM/coilpacks, all connectors good, crank sensor good, etc?

[bluefever2]

all the connections are tight, how do you test the crankshaft sensor?

[bluefever2]

does anyone know how to test the crankshaft sonsor on here

[Crimson Fury Z]

nope, but also check on the alternator, starter, and timing belt. also what year is it? 91-93, use a paper clip to pull codes if it has any stored. put the key in the start position(all dash lights light up), then stick each end in the upper right 2 ports on the diagnostic connector. it'll flash 12 3 times (* pause **) remove the plugs and see what condition they are in. maybe remove the ignition module and have it tested.

[DaveFromColorado]

use a paper clip to pull codes if it has any stored. put the key in the start position(all dash lights light up

 

I do believe you mean put the key in the "run" position - we don't want to confuse the newbie ...

 

--Dave.

[chadz34]

If it doesn't run, don't buy it. Unless, you get a pre-certification done so you know what you need.

[Z34door]

its a LQ1, dont buy it, buy a 3.1 and buy all the parts off the Z34

[digitaloutsider]

.. unless moving out of your own way is a prerequisite when buying a car. But on the other hand, a non-running 3.4 isn't going anywhere anyway.

[gp90se]

Buy it cheap, thow a crank sensor into it (prolly the issue) and see what it does. if not, u can get a set of coilpacks used for $20 but like i said, go with the crank sensor