turkey_club Posted January 5, 2011 Report Posted January 5, 2011 97 L67 Threw a "Random Misfire" and a "Crankshaft Position Sensor" code When it was still working it had the worst time trying to accelerate (for ~ the last month) i.e. ALOT of misfire/vibration/loss of power Would "Almost" die at idle intermittently Took ~2 seconds too long to start Ignition Module changed back in August Is this just a CPS problem?? Quote
AL Posted January 6, 2011 Report Posted January 6, 2011 Quite possibly... If its not starting I would start with the basics and check for fuel and spark Quote
GTP091 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Posted January 7, 2011 Sounds like your timing belt might be having issues. Quote
Night Fury Posted January 7, 2011 Report Posted January 7, 2011 it's a 3.8.... It doesn't HAVE a timing belt Quote
98LuminaLTZ Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 I am having some similar issues with my 98 L36 (hasnt ever stalled, but hesitates on accel, and SLIGHT rough idle), I'm at almost 100k miles, driven hard, I'm figuring worn/tired ignition parts or fuel flow issues, timing is REAL unlikely on these since its a timing chain, not belt, but its still possible its jumped a tooth or two, but a broken timing chain is almost unheard of in a 3800 (SC or not). So far I have changed coils/module (with little or no change), next I try plugs and wires, next I would try fuel filter, and check fuel flow from pump, not just pressure, but flow as well. Possibilty that a bad o2 sensor or even stuck EGR could cause it too. I still drive it daily, not bad enough to really worry me yet, its took about a year from the first P0300 misfire code before it started hesitating, I just REALLY dont look forward to plugs on this thing having to unbolt and rotate the engine. Quote
Galaxie500XL Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 I'd bet a bad crank sensor. Common problem on the Buick, I've replaced 3 of them over the years that did similar things, including one that the epoxy on the back had developed a crack, which allowed moisture in the sensor. It would work, then run badly, then not run at all. Quote
98LuminaLTZ Posted January 31, 2011 Report Posted January 31, 2011 I just changed the plug wires on mine, no more p0300 misfire codes, no more stumble or hesitation on acceleration. Back to fast as heck Quote
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