I've got a '92 Bonneville with 230,000 mi. on it but still looks and runs (ran) pretty good. The problem I'm having is that the car was dying after running about 30 minutes. It didn't set a code and would restart after it cooled off completely, then run for another 30 minutes. Sinse it didn't set a code I figured it was either the ignition module or the crank sensor. Seeing that the ignition module was much easier to replace, I took that route. After I changed it out I restarted the car and it ran fine for about 5 seconds. I checked for codes again and retrieved a code "58"- VATS- fuel pump disable. Could it have anything to do with the changing of the module or did another problem magically appear at the same time? I cleaned the contacts on both the key and the ign. switch but to no avail. I've got the front seat out (I'm 6'5") so I could get under the dash but am hesitant to cut the wires for the VAts to check for resistance (if I find a bad contact or wire in the ignition switch I thought I might splice in a resistor) with the key in the on position until I can get some suggestions from someone with more knowlede than I have about it. I know just about enough to get myself in more trouble :) . Don't know if the module fixed the first problem because the engine won't run long enough. Can someone please give me some help with this as I can't afford to take it to the dealer and need the car pretty bad. Thanks alot for any help I can get......Mike
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18 years ago