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by newtongtz
Tue Mar 30, 2010 4:28 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: '88 Bonneville won't start (more info inside)
Replies: 25
Views: 9963

Re: '88 Bonneville won't start (more info inside)

Most local auto parts stores can test your coil for free... to take it off I believe its 6 torx bolts (I don't remember the size torx) Pull all the spark plug wires off, and disconnect all the wires underneath the coil. (be careful doing this as you don't want to snap off any of the tabs) and your ...
by newtongtz
Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:51 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: '88 Bonneville won't start (more info inside)
Replies: 25
Views: 9963

Re: '88 Bonneville won't start (more info inside)

Like I said, check with local yards and see if they have a newer ICM and three coils. Might cost you $30, and will be a far superior setup.

I agree 100%! That would be why I have a extra icm and coil just sitting in my garage collecting dust.

The junk yard up here only charged like $18 for the ...
by newtongtz
Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:31 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: '88 Bonneville won't start (more info inside)
Replies: 25
Views: 9963

Re: '88 Bonneville won't start (more info inside)

Most local auto parts stores can test your coil for free... to take it off I believe its 6 torx bolts (I don't remember the size torx) Pull all the spark plug wires off, and disconnect all the wires underneath the coil. (be careful doing this as you don't want to snap off any of the tabs) and your ...
by newtongtz
Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:56 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: '88 Bonneville won't start (more info inside)
Replies: 25
Views: 9963

Re: '88 Bonneville won't start (more info inside)

I myself, and multiple family members have had that style 3800 motors, and my best guess is a ignition coil from what you say. I agree with all these other posts, about checking all the info, but from my personal expirience, if it cranks and "sputters" like it wants to start, I would say ignition ...