1990 LeSabre ignition issue
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1990 LeSabre ignition issue
Newbie here, and have ran into an issue that has be stumped: 1990 LeSabre, 3800, engine turns over normally, but no spark. Here is what I have found out to date:
Coil packs failed both the primary and secondary resistance tests, and have been replaced. Still no spark. Checked crank sensor, and this is where it gets a little strange to me.
Have 10.72 volts to the crank and Cam sensor supply terminals. Also have solid grounds to both sensors. When I rotate the engine by hand, I have a solid 9.15 volts on one crank sensor signal wire, and 9.22 volts on the other signal wire.(4 wire sensor). I also have a solid 9.22 volts on the cam sensor signal wire. These voltages do not change a bit while rotating the engine. I unplugged the crank and cam sensors connectors, and have the same voltage readings on the same signal terminals. This tells me the voltage is back feeding from the ignition module. I have had the ignition module (magnavox type) checked at two different part stores, and both indicated a passing situation.
My thoughts are A) ignition module may still be bad despite the test results, B) a short inside the wiring harness, C) the engine control module is back feeding the voltage.
Was wondering if anyone else has ran into this before I tear into something I may not need to. Thanks in advance for any help
Coil packs failed both the primary and secondary resistance tests, and have been replaced. Still no spark. Checked crank sensor, and this is where it gets a little strange to me.
Have 10.72 volts to the crank and Cam sensor supply terminals. Also have solid grounds to both sensors. When I rotate the engine by hand, I have a solid 9.15 volts on one crank sensor signal wire, and 9.22 volts on the other signal wire.(4 wire sensor). I also have a solid 9.22 volts on the cam sensor signal wire. These voltages do not change a bit while rotating the engine. I unplugged the crank and cam sensors connectors, and have the same voltage readings on the same signal terminals. This tells me the voltage is back feeding from the ignition module. I have had the ignition module (magnavox type) checked at two different part stores, and both indicated a passing situation.
My thoughts are A) ignition module may still be bad despite the test results, B) a short inside the wiring harness, C) the engine control module is back feeding the voltage.
Was wondering if anyone else has ran into this before I tear into something I may not need to. Thanks in advance for any help
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