1994 Buick Century blown ignition control module

1994 BUICK CENTURY
85,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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994 buick century started fine for 1 yr of use then one day wouldent start, you can hear the fuel pump prime when keyed on, i switched around the relays in the front each time trying the engine and no luck, then i charged the battery tht had gone dead from cranking. once charged i pulled number one plug and tried to get a spark, i had my friend turn it over and it started t sputter so i stopped the test and put the no 1 plug back in. started car and it started right up, since i had switched some of the relays i had my friend work the internal controls to see what worked and as soon as she turned the wipers on the car died. no spark at plug so i talked with the autozone guy that told me to bring in my ignition control module for testing, it was bad so i bought new one. installed and started right up, again i cycled through the internal electronics and the wiper and car seemed fine then after about 1 min it died out and now no spark again and i believe it killed the new ignition module? and probably the old one whats going on
Aug 29, 2009 at 9:22 PM
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Check what's happening with the crankshaft positioning sensor
Aug 29, 2009 at 9:30 PM
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[quote:aed1b44409="rasmataz"]Check what's happening with the crankshaft positioning sensor[/quote:aed1b44409]

not sure what you mean, check it in what way? how cam you tell if its working properly
Aug 29, 2009 at 9:59 PM
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A defective CPS will cause a no spark condition.
Aug 29, 2009 at 11:18 PM