Alain Posted February 7, 2021 Topic Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 hello Ronnie you think it could be the fuel pump .alright i ll check that too thank you very much... have a good day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 It could be a lot of other things too like an Ignition control module or crankshaft position sensor. It's best to start with the things that are easy to check first like fuel pressure. BTW, the camshaft sensor won't make the engine die like that so you can rule it out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Posted February 7, 2021 Topic Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 ok so fuel test and rule out the cam sensor, for the IAC can't be that , so next step after will be the crankshaft sensor right and ignition control,thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 33 minutes ago, Alain said: for the IAC can't be that If you suspect the IAC, just hold the throttle down a little and see if it still dies. If it dies the IAC isn't likely to be causing the problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Walker Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 I'm mesmerized by the discussion here. I don't know what any of it means and I'm not getting any codes requiring trouble shooting. Thankfully, Ronnie's input and insight into all things Reatta is a godsend. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Posted February 11, 2021 Topic Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 Hello Ronnie! sorry if i make you confuse,im french i speak english but may be my english writting is not too good. i was saying if i understand you that the IAC and the camshaft sensor could not be the fault of an engine dying , but the pressure pump could be and the crankshaft sensor. okay ill check that too,thank you. have a good day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Posted February 22, 2021 Topic Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 Hello Ronnie its me again. Did have time to work on the car ,did this morning to find out i have no spark to the spark plug i think the tps is fine testing it so is it the ignition control module or the crank sensor you think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 17 minutes ago, Alain said: so is it the ignition control module or the crank sensor you think Could be either one. Ignition problems won't set a code in diagnostics. Swapping parts is the easiest way to troubleshoot if you have spare parts. I would start with the ICM because it is much easier to change. Check all fuses before changing any parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Posted February 23, 2021 Topic Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 hello Ronnie okay .is there special fuse i think the fuse number 8 if im right others fuses to check thanks ill do that i will find my weay to fix it i dont give up thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 44 minutes ago, Alain said: hello Ronnie okay .is there special fuse i think the fuse number 8 if im right others fuses to check thanks ill do that i will find my weay to fix it i dont give up thank you Yes, fuse #8 (CCCI) powers the ignition coils. It is in the hidden fuse panel on the passenger side of the console. It's not likely to be bad unless you have shorted something out but it is possible it could be blown. That is the only one I can think of that would prevent spark at the plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Posted March 21, 2021 Topic Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 hello there Ronnie i want to thank you for all your patience help and information. late entry sorry , just to tell you i finally fixed the car.I change the crank sensor,i think it was good but its done and even if i change last year the coil ignition, there were still a problem it was not working again i also had a fuse ignition in the engine bay blow now the car doesnt stop anymore running fine working ,thank you very much, as i dont have anyone here around Quebec who own a buick reatta ,hard for me to have help of someone who know all the car, its a really good site here have a good day:) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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