1996 Chevy K1500 Dies and Won't Start

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KLEBBA
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I have a 1996 Chevy K1500 5.7L Z71, yesterday while traveling home on the Highway, i was going aprox. 75-80 mph. The engine just cut off without any warning. I pulled off to the side of the road and all it will do is turn over, no firing. I checked and listened to the fuel pump, and it you can hear it pumping. What could this be?? Possibly a coil issue or disbributor issue?? Please help
May 1, 2006 at 6:21 AM
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LOSONE
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Replace the ignition module in the distributer and that shoud fix the problem. Good Luck
May 1, 2006 at 7:07 AM
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KLEBBA
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Thanks i will try that! if for some reason that doesnt work, any other ideas?
May 1, 2006 at 8:08 AM
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LOSONE
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Before you replace the module, check to see if you have spark at the plugs. I think that the module is the problem. Make SURE you put the anti heat grease under the module. It takes a 5.5 mm socket to remove the cap. be careful removing the connectors as they get brittle with age especially the brown one. Let me know
May 1, 2006 at 10:06 AM
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Check for spark at the plugs first. If there is no spark, replace the ignition module in the distributor, apply anti-heat grease under the module, and carefully disconnect the aged connectors, especially the brown one. The distributor cap uses a 5.5 mm socket.

Conversation Summary

A 1996 Chevy K1500 5.7L died at highway speed and would only crank afterward, although the fuel pump could be heard running. The owner suspected the coil or distributor. The expert advised checking for spark, then replacing the distributor ignition module and installing anti-heat grease beneath it while handling brittle connectors carefully.

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