1994 Other Oldsmobile Models Losing Power

1994 OLDSMOBILE
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ASHTON1
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I have a 3.8 V6 Oldsmobile Silhouette that is having power loss problems. When I drive on the interstate, it will all the sudden lose power, the tachometer and speedometer shake and the speed decreases rapidly. I initially was told it was the transmission. I had it replaced. The problem is still happening. I had the computer code read and was told the ignition module was bad. I replaced it and it does crank better, but I still have the same problems on the interstate with it losing power rapidly. At speeds in town, the van runs fine. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks.
Dec 12, 2007 at 8:51 PM
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Are there any codes currently present?

The problem needs to be diagnosed, while the problem is present. A scanner may need to be plugged in while the problem is happening to see what abnormalities are present...takes a skill tech to do this. A fuel pressure gauge can be hooked up and monitored as well although the shaking gauges seems to lead to ignition...but have seen stranger
Dec 13, 2007 at 5:44 AM
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KNOBBY
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you have cyls droping replace the three coils on top of the module also how are the ign wires
Dec 13, 2007 at 6:32 AM
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Pretty cool Steve!!!

Looks like I asked the right guy!
Dec 13, 2007 at 11:27 AM