Why wont my 1989 oldsmobile start

Asked by Guru9TYJ1N Mar 17, 2021 at 12:42 AM about the 1989 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1989 eighty eight oldsmobile with a 3800 engine.
We can not figure out what is wrong with it. It sat for
awhile then went to start it and would only start while
pumping gas pedal. Would let it run and warm up and drive
it around but once I shut it off it would not start again.
Anyways it will not start at all now. Had battery checked it
was good. Replaced alternator, fuel filter, fuel injectors,
spark plugs and wires, new oil filter and oil change, air
filter, new ignition coil pack. The car will turn over but will
not start at all we are stumped. The fuel pump is turning
on when key is turned over and fuel pressure looks good
when coming out of the fuel rail. Please if anyone has any
ideas let me know. Thanks in advance

2 Answers

No that is our next step I think. We also just replaced the throttle position censor. I purchased a obd2 but waiting on my adapter for obd1 so I can try to read codes.

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