1997 Chevy Suburban engine want turn over

Tiny
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
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  • 170,000 MILES
My surban want turn over. I have replaced, Ignition Control Mod, Ignition Coil, distributer cap, pick up coil, Rotor Ingtion, Timin Chain, Fuel Filter and Battery. Had the fuel pump check and was told I was geeting enough fuel. Also had a code comback P1351, which is the code for Ignition Control Mod. Si with all these part replaced could it be my computer that is out.I was told the ECM may need to be replaced. Any responce would be helpful.

thanks
Thursday, March 20th, 2008 AT 6:38 PM

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Tiny
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It does not crank?

Or

It does crank and does not start?

"Crank" meaning the engine is spinning over but not starting.
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Thursday, March 20th, 2008 AT 6:43 PM
Tiny
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All the parts changing did you check for spark
do a spark test and check if the injector pulse
check TPS volts make sure its not in flood mode
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Thursday, March 20th, 2008 AT 6:51 PM
Tiny
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IT CRANKS BUT DOESN'T START.
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Thursday, March 20th, 2008 AT 6:52 PM
Tiny
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Yes' i'm getting sparks from the number 1 and 8 spark plug
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Thursday, March 20th, 2008 AT 6:53 PM
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Did you try to spray starting fluid
check TPS volts
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Thursday, March 20th, 2008 AT 6:59 PM
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Yesssir, I tried the starter fluid. What is TPS VOLT
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Thursday, March 20th, 2008 AT 7:02 PM
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Did it start with starting fluid

tps :
throttle position sensor
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Thursday, March 20th, 2008 AT 7:06 PM
Tiny
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NO SIRRRRRRRRRRRR
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Thursday, March 20th, 2008 AT 7:07 PM
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Firing order ?


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_57_chevy_1.jpg

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Thursday, March 20th, 2008 AT 7:08 PM
Tiny
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Firing order, what do you mean by that.
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Thursday, March 20th, 2008 AT 7:11 PM
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I sent the picture with it for the firing order
i noticed also you send that you have spark @ 1 and 8
what about the rest do u have spark
on all
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Thursday, March 20th, 2008 AT 7:21 PM
Tiny
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Spark
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Thursday, March 20th, 2008 AT 7:30 PM
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I had included the firing order may be you want to check that

also we had problem with coils and distributor cap we replace them all the time on that engine
may be you should check that too
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Thursday, March 20th, 2008 AT 7:43 PM
Tiny
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Okay thanks for the feedback. I will look into tomorrow when I get home. I'm think he didn't put the wires on correct now. But I did replaced the dist. Cap and pick up coil already. I'm thinkin he just put the plug wires on wrong. But if he didn't beside the TPS, what else can I look at.
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Thursday, March 20th, 2008 AT 7:50 PM
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Check / replace the coil
not the pick up coil
its the black thing on the picture
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Thursday, March 20th, 2008 AT 8:01 PM
Tiny
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I took it today to auto zone and the gentleman check it for me. He said it look like it was good, but I bought a new one anyways. Just didn't have time to put it on. After I check the wires tomorrow i, replace the coil.
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Thursday, March 20th, 2008 AT 8:08 PM
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Also, I remember last week. When I pulled up to a red light or stop sign I noticed on my gauges, the oil pressure and battery gauges would drop off. Then when I started to move again they would rise up. On friday night comin from fishing at one stop when I came to a intersection the batter gauge drop dwon so much that all my light when dim. Then the next day I start havin this issue with my truck. Could this have something to do with they way my truck is actin.I had the alternator check and it passed several times
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Thursday, March 20th, 2008 AT 11:57 PM
Tiny
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Check the coil and the firing order
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Friday, March 21st, 2008 AT 6:09 PM
Tiny
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I replaced the coil and I had two wires in wrong. The number 2 and 4 wasn't in the correct firin order and I found out the number 8 wasn't all the way on. I had it towed to a shop today and the dude told me it was the feul pump went out. After I sprayed the starter fluid in it. It never started, so could the fuel pump be out or is he tryin to pull as fast on on me
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Friday, March 21st, 2008 AT 6:18 PM
Tiny
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You said that the fuel pump was checked and you had pressure
well did they check the pressure and what it you have for pressure?/

it is very possible that the fuel pressure is low
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Friday, March 21st, 2008 AT 6:24 PM

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