Crank Position Sensor
A defective crank position sensor (CPS) can result in the engine stalling immediately after having been run. In older cars, this sensor will be located on the distributor, however, in 1988 cabriolets, the sensor was located on the transmission.
Here is how to change it:
1.) Park your vehicle on a flat surface and turn off the engine. Engage the parking brake.
2.) Locate the crankshaft position sensor on the transmission. It is usually located on the left (driver's) side of the transmission, near the top.
3.) Disconnect the electrical connector from the crankshaft position sensor.
4.) Remove the bolt that holds the crankshaft position sensor in place.
5.) Remove the crankshaft position sensor from the transmission.
6.) Install the new crankshaft position sensor in the reverse order of removal.
7.) Tighten the bolt that holds the crankshaft position sensor in place.
8.) Connect the electrical connector to the crankshaft position sensor.
Ignition switch:
* The ignition switch is responsible for providing power to the starter solenoid, which in turn engages the starter motor.
* If the ignition switch is faulty, it may not be able to provide power to the starter solenoid, which will prevent the starter from engaging.
* To test the ignition switch, turn the key to the "Start" position and see if there is power at the starter solenoid.
*If there is no power, the ignition switch may be faulty and will need to be replaced.
Starter Relay
* The starter relay is an electrical component that is responsible for providing power to the starter motor.
* If the starter relay is faulty, it may not be able to provide power to the starter motor, which will prevent the starter from engaging.
* To test the starter relay, remove it from the vehicle and use a multimeter to test the continuity between the terminals.
*If there is no continuity, the starter relay may be faulty and will need to be replaced.
