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kevin jeter Posted on Feb 10, 2014
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I have a 1981 cadillac eldorado biarritz it has a 368 in it i changed the spark plugs wires distibidor cap an roder and juss changed the iginsion cole still missing bad hardly any power the other day i took it on the hwy when i got off the dash light start started to get dem shortly after it died an wouldnt start idk what wrong plz help

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Have you checked fuel pressure and did you figure out why you lost electric power ?

  • kevin jeter Feb 14, 2014

    I have no qule im losted tryed every thing

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  • Posted on May 21, 2009

SOURCE: 1998 mitsubishi mirage 1.5 liter 5 speed wont start

If you have spark, try changing the fuel filter. If you don't have spark, get back to me.

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gdcroft

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  • Posted on Jun 02, 2009

SOURCE: no spark

Here are a couple of ideas. However, I think you've already covered most of them.

1. Remove the distributor cap and crank the car. If the rotor turns you're ok. If it doesn't turn then that's you're problem and you will probably need to change a timing belt/chain. (already done this)
2. Check the spark from the ignition coil by pulling the coil wire from the center of the distributor. Use an alligator clip to attach a short wire to the coil wire contact. Bare the other end of this short wire and set it up so it's sitting very close to the engine block. Turn off the lights and try to start the car. You should see a spark jump from this wire to the block. If you don't see a spark it's likely your ignition module (already changed) or ignition coil (could this be it?)is bad.
3. If you have a spark maybe it's not getting to the plugs. You may need to replace the distributor cap and rotor. (already done this) You can test if the plugs are sparking by pulling one, re-attaching the spark plug wire and seeing if you get a spark when you try to start the engine in the dark. Please note, the metal threads of the spark plug need to be shorted to the engine block to complete the circuit during this test.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 21, 2009

SOURCE: 1992 cadillac eldorado 4.9L cranks, won't start

Find out if there's gas going into your carburetor.
Your fuel lines could be stacked up.

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Drew Z

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  • Posted on Feb 25, 2010

SOURCE: 1979 cadillac eldorado biarritz headlights dont turn on anymore

You don't say if the parking lights and/or tail lights come on. If the rest of the lights are working. Try replacing the dimmer switch on the floor. It's relatively simple to do and cost about $15.00 depending on where you are

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