Guest cmdr bob Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 bought a 1989 reatta,not running $200.00 nice car.Changed the ecm under the coil pack,no change.Haynes manual for riviera says it's the crankshaft sensor to big a job for me so it's off to the local garage, any idea's,I can hear the fuel pump running when I try to start it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I agree with Haynes. Off to the local garage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richard D Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 You got a good deal, any Reatta that is intact for $200.00 has to be the bargain of the year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingglory Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I thought I had a deal @ 1000 bucks. This one is solid and from Florida. Its been in Michigan 4 years and still clean. I needed some work as well and trust me on this, These guys here are very supportive and knowledgeable!I have done everything myself so far and with all the repairs should be about 2,000 in mechanicals. Still a great deal considering what these have been going for. You got a great deal if the body and interior is not in bad condition. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest THEHKP7M13 Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 bought a 1989 reatta,not running $200.00 nice car.Changed the ecm under the coil pack,no change.Haynes manual for riviera says it's the crankshaft sensor to big a job for me so it's off to the local garage, any idea's,I can hear the fuel pump running when I try to start it..You stole it.The crank sensor is a P.I.T.A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest THEHKP7M13 Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I agree with Haynes. Off to the local garage!I thought with a faulty crank sensor there is no fuel pressure, spark, or injector pulse???It has quite a few years removed fromthis industry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I thought with a faulty crank sensor there is no fuel pressure, spark, or injector pulse???It has quite a few years removed fromthis industry.You got two out of three right. To my knowledge, the crank position sensor has no effect on the fuel pump running and building pressure at the fuel rail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Am a little concerned that you say a crank sensor is too big a job, have done one on a curb (right Kenny 8*).Just a bad crank sensor will keep it from firing, why do you say "no fuel" ? Did you put a gauge on the pressure rail ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cmdr bob Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 cleaned spark plugs, tried to start a few times,removed plugs,still dry as a bone. Car is now at local garage ,will find out Monday and let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 OK - what I usually do in a case like this is to pour about an ounce of gas directly into the intake through the hoses on top. If it starts and runs briefly, the problem is fuel delivery, not spark. Triage is good.Am seeing quite a few failing fuel pumps lately. Amazon is turning out to be the supplier of choice with their free shipping. For fuel pumps I only use real AC Delco as long as I have a choice. About $80. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Bad crank sensor will not signal ECM to open injectors for priming shot, so plugs may very well stay dry. Fuel pump has nothing to do with crank sensor, but injectors won't work if the correct signal is not received from CPS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Problem was solved:<hr>It was the crank sensor,2 hours labour ($130.00) part ($67.00) Happy camper,runs and sounds great. Thank you all for the comments.cmdr bobJunior Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richard D Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 So for $397.00 plus some aggravation you got yourself a running, driving Reatta. Not a bad deal, ask anyone here!Congratulations,Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Umm... I think you mistyped. You must have meant $197.00 An even better deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I think RD was including the $200 purchase price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cmdr bob Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Thanks for the comments folks. NOW the cooling fan does not appear to come on AND the radio is dead???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 My mistake. I forgot the purchase price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Craig57 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Still way ahead of the game on this one. Thats for sure. The radio module is no big deal. I'll bet the fan problem is minor also. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I'll bet the fans work. As Ronnie stated turn on the A/C and I bet the fans come on. The radio is a swap out deal. There are some pick ups, caddys, and buicks with a similar set up. It is more a lack of knowledge, as these cars are the same only different. By that I mean they are G.M. cars with additional electronics that make them a little different animal. Where can you find an '89 from any other car maker that has the features that just in the last 4 years or so become popular? ie; touch screen? an '89 w/ABS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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