1992-1999 Series I L27 (1992-1994 SE,SLE, SSE) & Series II L36 (1995-1999 SE, SSE, SLE) and common problems for the Series I and II L67 (all supercharged models 92-99) Including Olds 88's, Olds LSS's and Buick Lesabres Please use General Chat for non-mechanical issues, and Performance and Brainstorming for improvements.

Help

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 15, 2006 | 09:28 PM
  #1  
nightex69's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
nightex69 is on a distinguished road
Default Help

Cranks but will not start 95 bonneville

help
Reply
Old Mar 15, 2006 | 09:31 PM
  #2  
vital49's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1
Likes: 5
From: Purgatory
vital49 is on a distinguished road
Default

You're going to have to give us a lot more information than that.

What is your trim level? Is your car supercharged? What troubleshooting steps have you already taken? Is your check engine light on?

It'* a good idea to add your year and trim level to your signature.
Reply
Old Mar 16, 2006 | 01:12 AM
  #3  
bill buttermore's Avatar
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 3,066
Likes: 10
From: Ames, Iowa
bill buttermore is on a distinguished road
Default Re: Help

Originally Posted by nightex69
Cranks but will not start 95 bonneville

help
The basics:

Got spark? Got fuel?

Lift each plug wire from its post on the coil- hold it just far enough away so you can see a spark jump. Have someone crank the engine. Repeat for all 6 wires.
Got spark?

Turn key to run (not start) for 5 seconds. Turn key off. Remove cap from schrader valve on fuel rail and depress valve stem while covering with a rag. Some gasoline should squirt from the valve. (Be careful!) Got gas?

You can have a good spark on all six wires, and gas in the fuel rail, and still not start, but this information will tell us where else to look.

Better description of problem = better diagnosis.
Reply
Old Mar 16, 2006 | 07:42 AM
  #4  
BillBoost37's Avatar
DINOSAURUS BOOSTUS

Expert Gearhead
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 41,391
Likes: 30
From: Enfield, CT
BillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of light
Default

Actually...one thing before the test Bill above says.

What is the security light doing? A solid light means you have upset the VATS gods and they are keeping you from starting.

Once a few of these questions have been answered, you will have tons of info and people to help you.

Also..mention where you are located. We have tons of members willing to meet new people and help out on their cars.
Reply
Old Mar 17, 2006 | 06:33 PM
  #5  
nightex69's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
nightex69 is on a distinguished road
Default

sorry guys should have been more descriptive

95 bonneville
no supercharge
the fuel sending unit is working you can here it when you turn the key on

i have not checked the spark plugs yet

heard from a couple of people that it might be thefuel pump
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mprather
1992-1999
24
Feb 3, 2010 07:21 AM
statusplease
1992-1999
8
Mar 15, 2008 05:49 PM
gojo83
Lounge
2
Sep 24, 2007 09:34 PM
VanFaasenC
2000-2005
1
Oct 4, 2006 01:51 PM
willwren
Lounge
13
Sep 16, 2003 02:34 PM




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:05 PM.