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Snagged a cheap ICM and that +coils got it running again.

Thanks a ton, guys. I'll bookmark this forum and it'll be my first choice for advice if I ever have other problems. You're all awesome.

Not the coils (I assume). Replaced all 3 and the result is the same as before.

I can get a new ICM for around $80, should I bother replacing or should we reevaluate the situation?

Thanks again for all the help so far...

Lets say my budget can only afford 1 fix...coils are about $20 (and I need 3) and an ICM is around $80....which should I spring for first, ICM or coils? IE: Which is more likely to go bad?

Also, I can't seem to find exactly what ICM I need, parts store here ...

Talked to my dad...

Lets replace the ignition coil/module and see how that works.

With my limited tools/knowledge, would it be doable myself? As I said earlier, really busy with schoolwork now (10 page paper due soon, reading the Odyssey and a speech due soon, woo)...but by this weekend maybe I ...

As a quick update (busy with homework, very little time to work on car)...I don't smell gas after failed starts. I believe someone asked about that.

Several things to check, but you'll need some tools to do it.

Fuel pressure is first, spark is second, then a good scan tool that you can use to check each one of the sensors to see if you are missing a signal. If you've never done this before, then taking it to a shop may be the quickest way to ...

I'm located in the Dallas area.

I'll see what I can do about testing spark plugs and such.

Hey,

So my great aunt gave me her old Bonneville and for a time it was running just great. Up until about a week ago when it would give me some trouble starting up. I've lived with crappy cars my whole life, so I didn't think much of it.

On the way home from class, it chugged going up a hill and ...