Wont start

Tiny
LMM12279
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
The truck wants to fire and the battey is fine what is the problem
Sunday, May 22nd, 2011 AT 1:47 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Ok, when was the last time you done a tune up, Cap, Rotor, Plugs, wires?
First thing to check is the inside of the Cap and the Rotor, if electrodes are corroded clean them as best you can, also clean the end of the Rotor. If starts after cleaning replace the cap and rotor.

Also check the spark, it should be a Bright Bluish/White. Another posibility is the control module inside the distributor.
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 AT 5:52 PM
Tiny
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If it cranks good but won't start, have a helper crank it, while you check for spark at the plugs. If you have spark everywhere, use a gage and check fuel pressure.
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