there could be many causes but the two i woul check woulb be the pick up coil and the ignition switch
Yes
On the V6 the ignition module is under the distributor cap.
The fuel filter on a 1987 Chevy Celebrity is next to the fuel tank on the driver's side of the car/
The fuel filter in your 1988 Chevy Celebrity is on the driver's side behind the rear wheel next to the fuel tank.
All 1987 to 1990 Chevy Celebrity engines use distributorless ignition. Timing is controlled by the engine control module in conjunction with the ignition module. There is no provision for adjustment.
Which engine does your car have?
On a 1989 Chevy Celebrity the timing is controlled by the engine control module, there is no specification or provision for adjusting the timing manually.
The ignition module on a 1988 Chevy Celebrity with 2.5 engine is on the side of the block beneath the intake manifold. You can simply follow the spark plug wires to it. As information the crankshaft position sensor is behind the ignition module.
Timing on a 1987 Celebrity is controlled by the engine control module, computer. There is no provision for adjustment.
The timing on a 1987 Chevy Celebrity is controlled by the engine control module, there is no provision for adjustment.
The 1988 Chevy Celebrity uses distributorless ignition. There is no provision to alter timing, the engine control module takes care of that.
The fuel filter on a 1988 Chevy celebrity 2.5 litre FI is located right in front of the rear passenger side tire.