How do you test a GM 4 pin ignition module?

How do you test a GM 4 pin ignition module?

How do I test my HEI module?

  1. Test for power at the pink BAT terminal. You should have battery voltage w/ the key in the start and RUN positions.
  2. Connect the ground side of your test lamp to the battery POSITIVE cable.
  3. Remove the cap & rotor.
  4. DVOM (meter) still connected to green & white leads.

What kind of ignition system does a GMC Suburban have?

The typical ignition system circuit diagram for the 1996-1999 4.3L, 5.0L, and 5.7L 1500, 2500, 3500 Pick Up and Suburban can be found here: Ignition System Circuit Diagram (1996-1999 Chevy/GMC Pick Up And SUV). Testing a no-start problem or a misfire due to an ignition system problem is not hard.

Where is the distributor on a GM 4.3L?

The “5-1-3” is not the order of the cylinders on the driver’s side of the engine. As you engine. The distributor cap implies that cylinder “3” is furthest to the front, but that is not correct. If you’re using a Chilton illustrations. It shows the cylinder order as “5-1-3” in one of its diagrams.

Can a GM ignition control module be used?

The ignition control module (ICM) and ignition coil tests in this article assume that your vehicle is Cranking but NOT STARTING due to a NO SPARK Condition. If you’re GM car or truck starts and runs, this article will not help you.

What kind of ignition coil does a GMC 1500 have?

This typical circuit diagram of the ignition coil, ignition control module, and pickup coil applies to: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 Chevrolet/GMC 1500, 2500, and 3500 Pick Up and Suburban equipped with a 4.3L V6, or a 5.0L v8, or a 5.8L V8 engine.

The typical ignition system circuit diagram for the 1992-1995 4.3L, 5.0L, and 5.7L 1500, 2500, 3500 Pick Up and Suburban can be found here: Ignition System Circuit Diagram (1992-1995 Chevy/GMC Pick Up And SUV).

Can you test the GM distributor mounted ignition module?

The GM distributor mounted ignition control module (ICM), can be tested on the car or truck easily. Not only that, you don’t need any expensive tools to do it.

The “5-1-3” is not the order of the cylinders on the driver’s side of the engine. As you engine. The distributor cap implies that cylinder “3” is furthest to the front, but that is not correct. If you’re using a Chilton illustrations. It shows the cylinder order as “5-1-3” in one of its diagrams.

This typical circuit diagram of the ignition coil, ignition control module, and pickup coil applies to: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 Chevrolet/GMC 1500, 2500, and 3500 Pick Up and Suburban equipped with a 4.3L V6, or a 5.0L v8, or a 5.8L V8 engine.

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