Pontiac Sunbird Turbo

berettajunkie1991 · Post by **berettajunkie1991** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 2:09 pm

i have a 89 sunbird turbo and i scanned it with my snap on and i got The ESC sensor came up any ideas would that be the ignition control module? any ideas would be appreciated. This car was a 50$ investment so nothing to spectacular about it.

Chris88CL · Post by **Chris88CL** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 12:09 am

Oh man, I know this one.

I BELIEVE its the crankshaft position sensor which is also known as the Electronic Spark Control sensor. Tells the ECM where the engine is in the rotation so it knows when to fire the plugs. Should only be $18 or so to replace if I remember correctly.

berettajunkie1991 · Post by **berettajunkie1991** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 10:06 am

im just parting this car out so i dont want to sink a-lot of money into it if you know anyone looking for a turbo 2.0 and 5 speed manual combo let me know. Also i was just looking on Napa online and autozone and this car does not have a crankshaft positioning sensor replacement since it has a distributor could it be the electronic ignition control module inside? the engine will kick once and a while but not all the time and you have to pump the throttle to get it to kick.

Chris88CL · Post by **Chris88CL** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 12:43 pm

I dunno then. Im not familiar with the 2.0 turbo engines unless its in a saab

Mr Goodwrench · Post by **Mr Goodwrench** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 12:37 am

the ESC is kinda like a ing module for some of the older engines with or with-out distributor.. try getting a new one or finding a good used one..

Mr Goodwrench

berettajunkie1991 · Post by **berettajunkie1991** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 12:38 am

well with 251K on it, perhaps the engine is a OTB if you know what i mean. it may have jumped a tooth or two. will see
what happens

spacecadetz26 · Post by **spacecadetz26** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 4:47 am

i'm interested in the trans

berettajunkie1991 · Post by **berettajunkie1991** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:41 pm

well i got it going for a little while and boy did it haul it had some substance to it for a real small 4 banger tranny ran fine without a hiccup.

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