I posted an hour ago about my 1989 buick skylark. Turns over but wont start I am not sure how to fix this and funds are low so there is no bringing it to the shop. My husband works so much there is no TIME to fix it for him any help would be appreciated.
2006-10-26 04:06:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It be hard to do like this. There 3 things that make an engine run, Spark, Fuel and compression. If, it has been running OK and not using a lot of oil we can assume it have enough compression to run. So, it needs fuel and spark.
Check all the spark plug wires to be sure they on the sparkplugs good.
Spark; You need two people. One sit in the car to try and crank, not yet. The other, wear you a glove and get a Phillips screwdriver (one the screw X screws) with a plastic handle. Remove the spark plug wire that close to the Alternator, where everything spins on the engine and belts. Stick metal end into the plug wire so it touch the metal inside and holding the handle only. Press the rubber down and move the metal rod part of screwdriver about 1/4 inch from some metal on the engine and have the other person try to start for 15 seconds and see if electricity spark to the engine, be sure there no wet gas on the engine. If, it look like a nice bluish spark then you have spark.
Fuel; You can try this first, Remove the filler cap from the gas tank like you going to put fuel in and put your ear close to the hole and have the other person turn on the key (Not try to start) just turn on the key and you listen for a Whirring Noise, if you hear it then it will stop in a few seconds the fue pump working and you should have fuel. If, you not hear whirring noise look at ownners manual if you have it for Fuel Safety Cuttoff Switch, it usually in the trunk and may need Reset.
Then you can post more what you know from this Testing.
2006-10-26 04:27:07 · answer #1 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a bad fear that with the car being already 17 years old, having the transmission rebuilt will probably cost more than the car is worth. Its possible your linkage may be a little sloppy, and that can easily be tightened with some new cotter pins and tightening everything up. The best solution I could offer to you is find someone private who works on cars on the side (and make sure s/he is trusted by a personal source) to see if they could put a secondhand transmission into your car. You should be able to find one either at a junkyard, or possibly there may be a secondhand car parts dealer in your area. I've got a hunch that a lot of different cars had the same transmission (knowing how GM handles their parts), so finding one shouldn't be like finding a needle in a haystack. Hopefully this helps you out--Lotsa luck :~)
2016-05-21 22:14:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First check your fuel pump. Do this by opening the gas cap and putting your ear to it and listen for the pump when someone turns the key on. It should come on for a few seconds, that is normal. If it comes on then you will need to check your ignition coil, spark plug wires , and related components. Oh and check all fuses first and make sure none are blown. Good luck.
2006-10-26 04:13:52 · answer #3 · answered by brian m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and i hope i can help,but there are so many things it could be that i don't think we can get too all of them on here,if you know how to check and see if its getting fire,,you can check that,and also listen to see if the fuel pump comes on when you turn the key on,if it don't check all the fuses ,i think it may have blown a fuse,this is about all i can tell you ,other than make sure all the wires are on good and tight,there,s too many things it could be ,maybe you,ll get lucky ,and it just be a bad fuse ,good luck i Hope this can help you.
2006-10-26 04:20:08 · answer #4 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on how many miles it has, maybe it's time to say "goodbye" to it.
Hopefully, you can at least afford to get it a tuneup. It probably needs spark plugs
and new wires. I, myself, recently had an '89 van and a '91 mini van and now
they are both in the auto graveyard - a double tragedy in my life!!!!
2006-10-26 04:13:47 · answer #5 · answered by judy f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first thing dear,is check to see if you are getting fuel up to the engine,then have someone check for spark,if no spark,check the coil pack and module,also run a test on the computer,to see if theres any codes coming up..good luck.
2006-10-26 05:15:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋