car won't start no power to the coil

1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO
6 CYL
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SUPERDERG
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location of ECM for 1998 chevy astro
Jul 27, 2011 at 7:41 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Near battery but power to coil comes from ECM fuse.
Apr 1, 2017 at 5:09 PM
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SUPERDERG
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thanks, now location of the fuse? an old backyard mechanic who obviously does not belong under the cowling inside.
Apr 1, 2017 at 5:09 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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ECM one fuse under hood box. also, check ignition module top engine front of coil . see if power on pink wire.
Apr 1, 2017 at 5:09 PM
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CADIEMAN
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if it turns over pour fuel in the throttle body and try to start it. why do you say no power at the coil?
Apr 1, 2017 at 5:09 PM
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SUPERDERG
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Thank you! your answer was amazingly helpful. the van is now happily running down the road. all of your assistance made it all possible. thank you all again.
Apr 1, 2017 at 5:09 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Glad to hear. Thank you for visiting 2CarPros.
Apr 1, 2017 at 5:09 PM
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