new icm 1 year ago
car will crank but not start but after about 30 minutes waalaa start
first crank but non start 2 months ago
fresh ac delco sparks and wires thinking that would fix problem but it did not
(by the way my tps clip that goes on the sensor is brittle because of a coolant leak around the thermostate housing) already fixed coolant leak
I get a oil change and a full tank of gas and add some fuel injector additive and the car
starts correctly for about a week but goes back to same infrequent non start.
car is now non starting more than ever.

i have noticed while driving the rpm gauge drop to 0 and kinda go dead (car still shifts normally) and then the rpm gauge will go back to normal. Could this be related to the brittle tps clip attached to the sensor?

pls help me get my car back running normal

What year and engine?

My first thought is the crank position sensor. Mine acted similar when it was dying. Any codes?

my car is the same one in your pic
1992 bonneville sse
3800 v6
havent checked codes yet

anybody please help

Lots of possibilities, so we need to start narrowing it down.
1. If you have a code(*), that may tell us a lot.
2. Next time it fails to start:

Here'* a link to an article on how to read the codes.
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...e=article&k=57

It'* possible for a TPS problem to cause a no-start but it won't make the RPM drop to zero.

Let'* start by reading the codes & cleaning the battery cable ends. If you have the Electronic Climate Control then start the car (if you can) & turn the climate control off. Turn the car off & disconnect the battery cables. Remove the bolts & rubber boots from the cable ends. Clean off the corrosion & coat the ends with dielectric grease before reassembling. Let us know what you find & we'll continue.

A dying crank sensor will make the tach drop to zero for a moment without the car dying. It could also be bad wiring leading to it as well, so don't throw a part at it till you check the wiring and whatever else you can diagnose for free first.

The battery terminals have been mentioned.

How about verifying the ignition is getting juice through to the coils when it won't start? There have been some ignition switch contact problems in a few cars.

every time it goes out I check the schrader valve and there'* always a strong skeet of gas that squirts out. i will check codes tomorrow and let you guys now. where is the crank sensor and is it hard to replace

Crankshaft sensor is behind the harmonic balancer pulley.
Getting the pulley off can be a challenge. The bolt is torqued pretty tight and it requires a wheel puller with the correct bolts to attach.
Here'* a picture with general location (pulley removed)