Truck not starting

Tiny
TIFFANY KALUA
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
  • 0.7L
  • 5 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 178,768 MILES
Truck turns on but won't turn over. Replaced fuel pump, then it drove fine. Replaced ICM, coil, distributor cap and rotor.
Friday, February 11th, 2022 AT 4:20 PM

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Tiny
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Tiffany,

Welcome. I need to know if the starter is engaging and the engine not starting or if the starter doesn't engage.

Let me know so I know which direction to go.

Joe
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Friday, February 11th, 2022 AT 4:27 PM
Tiny
TIFFANY KALUA
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Yes, the starter does engage. Only issue I am running into, is no spark to the coil.
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Thursday, March 17th, 2022 AT 6:23 AM
Tiny
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Tiffany,

If you aren't getting spark to the spark plugs, chances are it is related to the crankshaft position sensor. If you have a tachometer in the truck, crank the engine and see if the gauge moves a little. If you have a live data scan tool, check for an RPM signal when cranking the engine. If there isn't one, the sensor is my first suspect.

Take a look through this link and let me know if it seems to mirror what you experience.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor

If it does, that is where I would start. Here is a link that explains how one is replaced:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

If you look at the directions below, they are the directions specific to your vehicle.

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

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Thursday, March 17th, 2022 AT 2:42 PM

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