2002 Silverado won't start

mn indy · 01-02-2006, 04:31 PM

After several years of faultless service -- the only exception was a starting problem due to a wet distributor cap, which was solved by washing and drying -- my "03" (mfd in 02 with a distributor ignition system) will not start. There is a spark at the two cylinders that I tested. Most puzzling is that it will not even hit when starter fluid is applied through the throttle body into the intake manifold. How can I determine if it is ignition or fuel?
Thanks, mn indy

mn indy · 01-03-2006, 07:45 PM

After taking a pressure test that showed pressure of over 60 psi, the ignition system was re-examined. Although some spark was found at the plugs, it was determined to be weak. Upon replacement of the rotor, the
Silveraod starting immediatly. Surprise.

MN

72'CaminoKid · 01-03-2006, 08:43 PM

good job, glad you fixed your problem

DodgeChick · 01-04-2006, 10:15 AM

Well, glad you got it fixed!

Itstali25 · 01-05-2006, 10:49 PM

awesome, good to hear another chevy on the road

, makin sure we have beautiful vehicles on the road lol

01-02-2006, 04:31 PM	#1
mn indy Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3	2002 Silverado won't start After several years of faultless service -- the only exception was a starting problem due to a wet distributor cap, which was solved by washing and drying -- my "03" (mfd in 02 with a distributor ignition system) will not start. There is a spark at the two cylinders that I tested. Most puzzling is that it will not even hit when starter fluid is applied through the throttle body into the intake manifold. How can I determine if it is ignition or fuel? Thanks, mn indy

01-03-2006, 07:45 PM	#2
mn indy Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3	Outcome found After taking a pressure test that showed pressure of over 60 psi, the ignition system was re-examined. Although some spark was found at the plugs, it was determined to be weak. Upon replacement of the rotor, the Silveraod starting immediatly. Surprise. MN

01-03-2006, 08:43 PM	#3
72'CaminoKid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,329	good job, glad you fixed your problem __________________ 99 suburban xlt 96 silverado 91 wrangler (my baby ) 08 Honday shadow 750 (my mistress)

01-04-2006, 10:15 AM	#4
DodgeChick Senior Member++ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 850	Well, glad you got it fixed! __________________ 2002 Patriot Blue Ram 1500 4x4 in the process of some mods ***Voted Best Truck on HGS*** Silly boys!! Trucks are for girls!!! "Grab Life By The Horns"

01-05-2006, 10:49 PM	#5
Itstali25 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southern Missouri Posts: 708	awesome, good to hear another chevy on the road , makin sure we have beautiful vehicles on the road lol __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/644045 Trucks are just cars when they grow up!!! If your gunna get a truck....Get a TRUCK!!

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