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Car won't start...it cranks but won't fire.Had coi and ignition module checked both good. Bought the pickup coil and still won't start! Why won't it start?

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You need to check for power with a test light to the distributor components.Check for power at bat terminal while cranking.. I would replace the module and coil, plenty of them at the salvage yard.

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SOURCE: no fire to distributor module, coi, pickup coil

Maybe a broken wire going to the distributor, Check that first. Check fuse also ( Engine fuse ). Check distribution box ( brain box ).

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My car wont start cos no firing to plugs. i bought coil and modul but nothing what now?

check for codes, if there is one it will help to know were to start diagnoses. it could be crank sensor. check for power and grounds at the coil and ignition module. just some place to start.
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I have a 97 suburban i changed timing chain and the truck is not getting any fire to the coil i put a distributer a n pickup coil a new coi and new crankshaft senser and the truck still has no fire at

Do you have battery power at the coil when the key switch is on and when the engine is cranking ?
The rotor on the distributor is turning, right ?
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Power to red wire on coil no power to distributor wires

Yes the crank sensor could keep the coil from firing, but your truck does not use a crank sensor assuming its a V8.
The coil gets power from the key switch, and the ignition module inside the distributor grounds the coil to fire it.
So the problem could be the coil, or the module or pickup in the distributor. The pickup coil in the bottom of the distributor acts as a cam and crank sensor.
You may need a repair book or shop manual to get the test procedures.
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No fire to distributor module, coi, pickup coil and coil o.k. tfi module good

Maybe a broken wire going to the distributor, Check that first. Check fuse also ( Engine fuse ). Check distribution box ( brain box ).
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Will not start appears that coil does not fire coil replaced

If you have no spark, chances are it's the TFI ignition module. To narrow it down, turn the key on. The check engine light should be on. Now, crank the engine for a couple seconds while watching the check engine light. If it goes out while cranking, the pickup coil is good and the signal is reaching the processor. Most likely, this means it's the ignition module.
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Runs normally, no check lights. Occasionally dies, will not restart or start only after long shut-down period. During period of "non-start", no spark/fire at plugs, distributor, or coil.

This unit has a pickup in the distributor that tells the coil when to fire. Check to see if you have power at the coil. If yes,connect a test light to the ground side of the coil and have an assistant crank the engine.The test light should flash on and off. If not, you have a problem inside the distributor. The pickup coil or the ignition module are at fault. Good Luck
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