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by ryan.williams
Fri Jun 17, 2016 10:18 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: 1989 Corsica LT hatchback
Replies: 26
Views: 12498

Re: 1989 Corsica LT hatchback

Okay, the ignition coils were used, but the ignition module was NIB. The module never worked, so I put the original one back. Here's the issue, now; I seemed to have it narrowed down to some type of fuel pressure issue. I start the car and it runs for five minutes or so (until the temp gauge gets to...
by ryan.williams
Tue May 31, 2016 5:18 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 1989 Corsica LT hatchback
Replies: 0
Views: 3781

1989 Corsica LT hatchback

After a great deal of frustration and aggravation, I'm putting up for sale my 1989 Corsica LT hatchback. 122000 original miles. PW, PB, PS, PL. Power remote release for the hatch. Car has an undiagnosed problem; starts and runs great until it gets warm, then it stalls and doesn't start again until i...
by ryan.williams
Tue May 31, 2016 4:48 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: 1989 Corsica LT hatchback
Replies: 26
Views: 12498

Re: 1989 Corsica LT hatchback

Okay, thanks for the updates. I went ahead and swapped out the coolant temp. sensor for a new one. I also found out there was almost NO coolant in the car at all. I refilled it and replaced the thermostat as long as I had it all to do anyway. No change. I'm absolutely out of ideas.
by ryan.williams
Mon May 30, 2016 4:14 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: 1989 Corsica LT hatchback
Replies: 26
Views: 12498

Re: 1989 Corsica LT hatchback

Of course, now it won't start at all. I'll give it a few more minutes and try it again. In the meantime, any idea where I can find the coolant temp sensor? Should be easy since I've taken the fan out.
by ryan.williams
Mon May 30, 2016 4:07 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: 1989 Corsica LT hatchback
Replies: 26
Views: 12498

Re: 1989 Corsica LT hatchback

I only thought to do it in park. I can run out right now and start it. I'll put it in neutral and wait until it dies which, I assume, will take about 5 minutes.
by ryan.williams
Mon May 30, 2016 2:48 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: 1989 Corsica LT hatchback
Replies: 26
Views: 12498

Re: 1989 Corsica LT hatchback

I'm just about at the end of my rope with my car. After replacing the wiring from the crank sensor to the ICM (correcting a mistake I made, anyway.), replacing the new ICM with the one the car came with (the new one never worked) and going so far as replacing the ECM with another one I got from a Be...
by ryan.williams
Fri Apr 01, 2016 8:15 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: 1989 Corsica LT hatchback
Replies: 26
Views: 12498

Re: 1989 Corsica LT hatchback

I actually decided to just cut to the chase and go to Pep Boys and got the same part made by BWD, I think. Same problem. And now, it seems the exhaust smells a little funny, too. Thanks, I'm going to pull the plugs and check for fouling. If there isn't any I don't know what's up since I've already r...
by ryan.williams
Fri Apr 01, 2016 5:01 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: 1989 Corsica LT hatchback
Replies: 26
Views: 12498

Re: 1989 Corsica LT hatchback

Duralast from AutoZone. I've never experienced part problems from them before. O'Reilly (formerly Murray's) was really lousy for bad parts.
by ryan.williams
Fri Apr 01, 2016 4:34 am
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: 1989 Corsica LT hatchback
Replies: 26
Views: 12498

Re: 1989 Corsica LT hatchback

Okay, here's the thing; concerning my LT, I've replaced the crank sensor. The car starts, now... but if I rev the engine, it sputters. The idle seems to be ok, but the sputtering makes it un-driveable. Also, the tach no longer works and the "check engine light" is still on. Is it possible ...
by ryan.williams
Sun Feb 28, 2016 12:04 am
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: 1989 Corsica LT hatchback
Replies: 26
Views: 12498

Re: 1989 Corsica LT hatchback

Luckily, I already have a new one. That'll be tomorrow's deal. Thanks for your time. I'll check back in later.
by ryan.williams
Sat Feb 27, 2016 6:51 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: 1989 Corsica LT hatchback
Replies: 26
Views: 12498

Re: 1989 Corsica LT hatchback

No. The tach needle barely moves at all. Sorry it took so long to get back to you, I was replacing the wheel cylinder and brake line from the passenger side.
by ryan.williams
Sat Feb 27, 2016 2:19 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: 1989 Corsica LT hatchback
Replies: 26
Views: 12498

Re: 1989 Corsica LT hatchback

Thanks for the prompt response. As of right now, there is no spark at cylinder #5, closest to the transaxle. Didn't check all 6. Unhooking the fuel line and turning the ignition on has fuel spraying out like a fire hose. No problem there. What else do I need to look at? It was getting spark before a...
by ryan.williams
Sat Feb 27, 2016 1:33 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: 1989 Corsica LT hatchback
Replies: 26
Views: 12498

Re: 1989 Corsica LT hatchback

I had spark before I changed the coil packs. I haven't checked it since. I'm drifting in and out of the garage today, will go out and check that now. If I undo the fuel line and turn on the ignition, fuel sprays out like a fire hose. No problem, there.
by ryan.williams
Sat Feb 27, 2016 12:32 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: 1989 Corsica LT hatchback
Replies: 26
Views: 12498

1989 Corsica LT hatchback

Corsica hatch.jpg Corsica right.jpg I'm new to this forum, but not to working on my cars. I have an '89 Corsica hatchback I acquired. I'm the third owner of this vehicle and I'm presently having a problem with. It. It won't start. I have replaced all three of the coil packs (engine is a 2.8 FI V6),...