1985 Chevy S-10 ignition troubles

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SKAVEN
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Electrical problem
1985 Chevy S-10 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic
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I have found a post buy another member that has the same issues, my 1985 S-10 pick-up does not get spark from time to time. I replaced the cap,rotor, coil and the "pick up" under the rotor. after everything i have done it still doesn't fire every time. i can go months with no problem then i can't get it started 4-6 times a day, then it will be fine for up to a month. i even went as far as replacing the "brain" (as little as it is). can anyone help?
Jun 7, 2008 at 9:32 AM
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RASMATAZ
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after everything i have done it still doesn't fire every time.

When it does this immediately look for battery power at the coil -could be an ignition switch problem and also check the ignition control module.

Also test the wire between the distributor and computer for short and open circuit.
Jun 7, 2008 at 9:51 AM
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