No spark, cranks but no start

1996 CHEVROLET 1500

189,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

COURTCLARK54

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All of a sudden wouldn't start after shutting it off at the gas station. Checked for spark on the coil and the distributor and there was no spark at all. Bought a brand new coil and new distributor/rotor and still no spark. Can someone help lead me to where else I should be looking?

Jul 18, 2019 at 2:26 PM

SCGRANTURISMO

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Hello,

Is your Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) or "check engine" lamp illuminated?

Thanks,
Alex
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Jul 19, 2019 at 7:17 AM

COURTCLARK54

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No..Not when I turned it off

Jul 20, 2019 at 2:24 PM

SCGRANTURISMO

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Hello again,

This could be a problem with your vehicle's Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP). In the diagrams down below I have included the description of how your vehicle's ignition system works. Here are a couple of links for you to go to as well down below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-crank-shaft-angle-sensor-works
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor

Also in the diagrams down below I have included a diagram of the location of the CKP, Original Equipment Manufacturer(OEM) part number, and the instructions for the removal and installation of your vehicle's CKP. Please go through these guides and get back to us with what you are able to find out.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros

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Jul 20, 2019 at 7:25 PM