1990 Oldsmobile Delta 88 how do i check ignition coil

1990 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88
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RUSSNOVADALE
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Electrical problem
1990 Oldsmobile Delta 88 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

my car will only start once in a whil it seems when it is hot and i turn it off i have to wait a hour or two before it will start
Sep 5, 2010 at 12:28 PM
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With dis ignition, I wouldn't think all three coils would die at the same time? When the problem occurs, did you visually check for spark at the plugs? You can carry a known good spark plug or tester in your glove box. They won't get hot. Pull a plug wire place tester in boot, ground metal part of tester to metal part of engine, cranking, watch for spark. If you have spark everywhere, use a gage and check fuel pressure. Any applicable trouble codes?
Sep 5, 2010 at 1:10 PM