1998 Chevy Blazer

1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER
130,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CALI925
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My truck died in mid-drive and wouldnt start again. we tried jumping it, timing chain is fine, the fuel pump is ok, and so are the coils. Someone mentioned it could be the internal computer? it is the vortec engine feedback pleasE!
Dec 6, 2008 at 8:16 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
Are you sure that you are getting spark to the plugs and fuel?

Joe
Dec 6, 2008 at 4:34 PM
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CALI925
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Yes. My friend zapped himself checking that too. Sparks and wires are all good. The car died as though the timing belt/chain snapped, but it didn't.
Dec 6, 2008 at 10:52 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
If you're getting fuel and spark, the only thing left is timing. Is the car backfiring or doing anything? Have you checked to make sure the distributor is turning? (if it has one)
Dec 7, 2008 at 11:01 AM
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CALI925
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No backfiring. Has all electric too.
Dec 7, 2008 at 11:05 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Make sure the distributor is turning (have a helper crank the engine, remove the distributor cap, and see if the rotor spins when the engine cranks. If it is, the last things to check are timing and then compression.

Joe
Dec 7, 2008 at 11:18 AM
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