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1994 Chevrolet Silverado K1500 5.7 NO spark !!!

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Old Apr 3, 2022 | 10:34 AM
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Angry 1994 Chevrolet Silverado K1500 5.7 NO spark !!!

ok guess I going catch hell for replacing parts but hear goes .
Problem not starting !!! but cranks good and battery voltage good

replaced ignition control module after stopped starting first time
replaced coil after stopped starting
replaced cap and rotor and plug wires and spark plugs
finally replaced the distributor
are there any other parts that would cause no spark !!!
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Old Apr 3, 2022 | 10:53 AM
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Not clear by your posts - did the problem go away temporarily when anything was replaced?
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Old Apr 3, 2022 | 11:01 AM
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NO nothing changed !! no spark no start why I asked what else would cause no spark ?
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Old Apr 3, 2022 | 2:00 PM
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You mentioned that you replaced the coil but did you check for 12v at the pink wire at the connector on the coil? Also, go to the fuse block and check a fuse that is marked ign to make sure its not open. Keep us posted on ur progress.
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Old Apr 3, 2022 | 8:26 PM
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I have a suggestion lots of idea but truly don't know proper way to test , I have a digital multimeter and direst test light and clips , so if someone would make a video on how to properly test the coil , or the electronic ignition control in the distributor or other item i heard recently something pickup in the distributor .
so is there anything one item that would stop fuel and spark just fishing right now trying figure this out
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Old Apr 4, 2022 | 12:58 PM
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If you have a test light, just remove the 2 or 3 wire connector at the coil and test for 12v at one or two of the pins on that connector. To do that, you have to turn the key to the run position and than do the test. Don't crank the engine, just put the key on. You said you have a new distributer, did it come with the pick-up coil or not? A bad pick-up coil will also cause a No Spark condition. I am pretty sure that your problem is between the distributer and the high voltage external coil.
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Old Apr 8, 2022 | 8:07 PM
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so Hear what I know there seems to be power going into the coil however no spark, only two items that haven't been replaced are the actual computer and the pick-up coil from the distributor
is there a way to test the pick-up coil while on the truck other than removing the distributor?
and is there a way to test the actual computer?
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Old Apr 9, 2022 | 8:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Rinconjoe
so Hear what I know there seems to be power going into the coil however no spark, only two items that haven't been replaced are the actual computer and the pick-up coil from the distributor
is there a way to test the pick-up coil while on the truck other than removing the distributor?
and is there a way to test the actual computer?
I had an 82 with esc. The pickup coil sets inside at the base of the rotor. My experience is they are hard to replace, and if the mica insulation is bad, which WILL cause your issue, you can't see it till you remove the coil, as the insulation flakes away at the base, if that's the case, you will see that issue when you remove it. Best of luck!
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Old Apr 21, 2022 | 12:22 AM
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yes, replaced the distributor about a year ago came with a new pick-up coil hence reason thought initially was the ignition module, so at this point, I have the power to coil, still, no start or spark replaced cap, and rotor and even wire going to cap spark plug wires look good and plugs replaced not long ago so in my mind only two parts left the computer or pick up coil

so, which would you go for?

I am thinking since the distributor was replaced a year ago go with computer
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Old Apr 21, 2022 | 6:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Rinconjoe
yes, replaced the distributor about a year ago came with a new pick-up coil hence reason thought initially was the ignition module, so at this point, I have the power to coil, still, no start or spark replaced cap, and rotor and even wire going to cap spark plug wires look good and plugs replaced not long ago so in my mind only two parts left the computer or pick up coil

so, which would you go for?

I am thinking since the distributor was replaced a year ago go with computer
One quick review on your distributor, was the pickup coil already installed? There is a heat insulator paste that needs to be applied to the coil base else it will get hot, and cause issues.
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