Hi all, I hope I'm not asking a question that has been asked too many times...

I have a 1996 3800 and have been having some problems. Driving has been very rough lately, and when driving up a small grade doing 30-40 kph I can floor it and get minimal response. This has been going on for 3 months.

Yesterday I was driving home and it stalled, I restarted it and it stalled again... repeated 3 more times in a 500ft span.

My opinion is that I may have a problem with the Modules, but I've never dealt with a car newer than a 1989 so all these electronics are new to me.

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance,

Stew

Oh yeah, my ABS light has been on since I got it last November...

Is the Service Engine Soon light on? If so you need to get the codes. Some of the auto parts stores will do this for free.

my car did the same kinda thing and it was the fuel pressure regulator.

yeah the service engine light is on (sometimes flashing) do you know how I can get them read without being able to move the car out of the driveway. Looking to avoid a $70 tow...

TIA

Stew

EDIT
*I just tested spark by pulling the wires. Modules are 1& 6, 2&5, 3&4.

1& 6 no spark, 3& 4 spark, 2 sparks 5 does not.

Do you have a multimeter that you can use to check the coil resistance?

http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...e=article&k=33

I can get one, but have never worked on a distributorless ignition before and don't know what to look for. Any tips?

It'* easy, read the article in this link. http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...e=article&k=33

If you have any corrosion then clean it up good & apply some dielectric to the connections.

Ok... I replaced the Module and Coils with those from a junker, that solved the start/run problem! But then I could really notice the rough driving. I changed the plug wires and it runs better than ever before!

Thanks for all your help!

Stew