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BASIC ELECTRONIC IGNITION TROUBLE SHOOTING CHARTS - USING Open circuit between distributor and bulkhead connector Repair circuit Open circuit between bulkhead connector and ignition Repair circuit Open circuit between ignition switch and starter solenoid Repair circuit Engine Runs Rough Fuel lines leaking or clogged Tighten fitting, remove restriction Initial timing incorrect Reset ignition timing see ENGINE PERFORMANCE Centrifugal advance malfunction Repair distributor advance Defective spark plugs or wiring Replace plugs or plug wiring Component Failure Spark arc-over on cap, rotor or coil Replace cap, rotor or or coil Defective pick-up coil Replace pick-up coil Defective ignition coil Replace ignition coil Defective vacuum unit Replace vacuum unit Defective control module Replace control module CONDITION & POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Firing Voltage Lines are the Same, but Abnormally High Retarded ignition timing Reset ignition timing, see ENGINE PERFORMANCE section Fuel mixture too lean Readjust carburetor, see ENGINE PERFORMANCE High resistance in coil wire Replace coil wire Corrosion in coil tower terminal Clean and/or replace coil Corrosion in distributor coil terminal Clean and/or replace distributor cap Firing Voltage Lines are the Same but Abnormally Low Fuel mixture too rich Readjust carburetor, see
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 GENERAL INFORMATION Trouble Shooting - Basic Procedures
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