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1988 Chevrolet Truck Repair Question


Topics covered: Ignition switch, Ignition coil, Wiring.
Mileage: 300,000 miles.

Asked on November 8, 2012

Chevrolet Truck Ignition switch Problem

Where does the ignition coil get it juice from? I have the ignition switch out of the vehicle and the coil is still hot on the red wire?
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Replied on November 8, 2012

What do you have out, the ignition switch or lock cylinder? I looked at c1500 pickup. The pink wire at the coil goes hot with the key on. With the connector loose from ignition switch, check the pink wire pin 11 for voltage. Could have faulty connector or the wiring circuit is shorted to voltage, somewhere along the circuit.

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