1998 GMC C1500 wont start

Tiny
JFEVANS
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  • 1998 GMC C1500
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 167,000 MILES
For 2 months I have been having problem starting the truck after it rains, once it dries out it starts up but after the last rain I have been un able to get it started. What should I look for?
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 AT 9:55 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Do below

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs, coil's resistances, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard i
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Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 AT 9:59 AM

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