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Tiny
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET S-10
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Chevy 1500 will crank but not start after rain. Have replaced distributor cap and rotor. Ideas?
Saturday, May 28th, 2011 AT 12:56 AM

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Tiny
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Does it spit or sputter at all?
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Saturday, May 28th, 2011 AT 1:10 AM
Tiny
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Do below to determine if its a fuel or spark problem and then get back with some results

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if so, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs, coil's resistances, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.
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Saturday, May 28th, 2011 AT 1:18 AM
Tiny
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Not at all
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Saturday, May 28th, 2011 AT 1:18 AM
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Will tackle your recommendations first thing tomorrow. Thanks.
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Saturday, May 28th, 2011 AT 1:20 AM

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