Buick Riviera 1988 > with CRT and Ignition-problems.

[h=2]Black(blank) CRT-issue> Buick Riviera 1988 T-type (Silver Anniversary)[

Hello from Finland.

I have two faults with my car. Here in Finland are no

active Buick owners who will know answers for these

hard questions.

1) CRT-issue

Welcome Jari,

As far as the coil pack, see if there is green goo on the top of the lower radiator hose. This is a common problem with the Magnavox coils, if 2 are dead replace the whole unit with a new Magnavox unit or a acdelco pack. The crt needs to be replaced. There is another web site Reatta owners journal that has all the tutorials you and you dad will need. Some of the vendors here may be able to ship you the parts you will need for a reasonable amount and get you good used parts. Good luck hope you get it on the road soon.

The ignition module seems fairly weak on the Magnavox unit. Considering the little cost from a yard, a new ICM and coil, or even converting to the Delco ignition is a decent option.

There's another forum member with the dark but functioning CRT as well. I want to say Jonate88 (sp?) Has a thread about this in a car that was wet inside also.

The only thing I can figure with the radio, did the older models leave the radio on until the door opened? The 90 and 91 did I believe, maybe a faulty door switch makes the car act like the door is still closed? Seen that on a few of the newer cars with that option, not sure about that generation though.

I always suggest upgrading to the Delco ignition setup on 88-90 models unless originality is absoultely needed (for show judging). It is just a better system overall. With only two cylinders out probably the coil pack is bad, but cannot rule out the ICM. Problem for the OP is his location, though things can be shipped anywhere nowdays, and looks like he has a domestic intermediary.

The CRT may be bad but sounds like he may possibly have a retained accessory power or iginition switch issue as well based on the radio apparently working with the key off (if I'm reading his description correctly).

Could possibly be a central power supply or CRTC fault but those are less likely.

BTW, all years of Reatta had retained accessory power - radio and accessories stayed on 10 minutes or until a door was opened - with key off.

KDirk

I removed

CRT and it will get 12v+ voltage, when key turned on.

Both door switch(es) will turn on inside-lights and "key reminder" so i think those are working?

also shut down lights when doors closing

Reatta owners journal

On the next week, new part - Ignition Control Module will arrive.

lets see if it can help :cool:

but i have other odd question:

Is this cable important?

it's located near the brake pedal - underneath plastic panel, but

I can't find any module/connector with empty slot.

so,

is this a quick connector left blank by the factory ?

Riviera probably has same potential splice problems under the passanger seat. You can do a SEARCH here for more info.....since you said the car was wet, it could be some of your problems.

Pull passanger seat and lift carpet to expose plastic channels that hold wiring. There is a "T" in the channel going to the console in that area look for several wires spliced together. All the splices should be opened and repaired.

Now my problem are solved..

Buick repaired - all cylinders are working. [h=3]

Ignition Control Module(ICM) was faulty.[/h]New ICM-unit solved this error with new coil pack.

and my CRT-unit are > repair-shop now.

Shopkeeper

checks if there are some "easy things" to causing

this blackout. If not, i order second one.

thank you for help

- Jari