1998 Chevy Truck

Tiny
JROD1973
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET TRUCK
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 210,000 MILES
I have a 1998 chevy pick up with a 5, 0 engine I was driving and it died out on me it wont start engine cranks but wont start if I disconect #2 spark plug wire it will start but misfires alot if I give it gas it dies ive replaced the ignition coil ignition pick up and ignition control module dont know where else to look
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 AT 10:10 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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When you reconnect that plug, it won't start? Are you loosing spark to all other plugs? DId you replace that plug wire and does that cylender get spark when the truck runs? Finally, have you checked the crank sensor and has the check engine light come on for anything other than a random misfire?
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 AT 10:08 PM

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