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Title: 1998 5.7 no start
Post by: 84Chevy on September 10, 2011, 02:00:47 AM
5.7 Just cranks. Wont even act like it wants to start. Yes it has gas, yes the fuel pump is good... what else could it be? Never messed with this type of 350..... i do know they are known for a long list of sensor failures..
Title: Re: 1998 5.7 no start
Post by: Eroq on September 10, 2011, 02:07:28 AM
Test for spark at plugs.  If none, check at coil...     if none there break out the test light and your wiring schematic... should be a signal wire going to the coil from the PCM     if nothing there break out check voltage output from cam sensor inside the distributor   same with crank sensor.   
Title: Re: 1998 5.7 no start
Post by: mudweiser on September 10, 2011, 11:56:29 AM
My 95 just did this it was the ignition modual. About 40 bucks
Title: Re: 1998 5.7 no start
Post by: betterbeaters on September 10, 2011, 12:29:50 PM
dissy gear......
Title: Re: 1998 5.7 no start
Post by: BUDGETBOGGER03 on September 10, 2011, 01:25:39 PM
Quote from: betterbeaters on September 10, 2011, 12:29:50 PM
dissy gear......
take the cap of and have some one crank it see if rotor spins
Title: Re: 1998 5.7 no start
Post by: Eroq on September 10, 2011, 02:53:03 PM
Only need 3a things to run... fuel, air, spark at and you know for sure you got fuel and air...   gimme a call while your workin on it dave!
Title: Re: 1998 5.7 no start
Post by: justin kopac on September 10, 2011, 03:56:32 PM
 which style 350 is it.. is it the new gen. 350 with the coils on the valve covers?
Title: Re: 1998 5.7 no start
Post by: Eroq on September 11, 2011, 01:01:08 AM
Quote from: jmkopac on September 10, 2011, 03:56:32 PM
which style 350 is it.. is it the new gen. 350 with the coils on the valve covers?

Cpi 5.7   your thinking the 5.3 and 6.0
Title: Re: 1998 5.7 no start
Post by: 84Chevy on September 11, 2011, 01:31:33 AM
tried new cap and rotor nothing.. , 60 psi, spark... gas.. still nothing gues ill pay good money for a shop to fawk with it
Title: Re: 1998 5.7 no start
Post by: randycrane79 on September 11, 2011, 02:33:21 AM
it does have spark and 60 psi fuel?
Title: Re: 1998 5.7 no start
Post by: RIP_K52007 on September 11, 2011, 12:41:00 PM
no service engine codes? kinda sounds like a cam or crank sensor.. i dont think it will spark without the crank sensor but with a bad cam sensor it just throws the timing off alot.
Title: Re: 1998 5.7 no start
Post by: 73chevytruck on September 11, 2011, 01:36:00 PM
Did you check your fuses. I know my 91 chevy has a fuse for the injectors. Idk if yours does or not.
Title: Re: 1998 5.7 no start
Post by: 84Chevy on September 12, 2011, 01:25:23 AM
Gettin roll backed to the dealer in the am...... tired of screwin with it... itll be worth the money not having to anything but turn a key.... i will check the fuses though
Title: Re: 1998 5.7 no start
Post by: BIG DOG on September 12, 2011, 01:34:25 AM
let us know
Title: Re: 1998 5.7 no start
Post by: KORNBREAD on September 12, 2011, 02:59:51 AM
Quote from: 84Chevy on September 12, 2011, 01:25:23 AM
Gettin roll backed to the dealer in the am...... tired of screwin with it... itll be worth the money not having to anything but turn a key.... i will check the fuses though

Dude sometimes thats just the best way to go about it. Just let um deal with the head ach while you chil at home.
Title: Re: 1998 5.7 no start
Post by: 84Chevy on September 12, 2011, 03:10:19 AM
When it comes to troubleshooting id rather just hand it over!
Title: Re: 1998 5.7 no start
Post by: KORNBREAD on September 14, 2011, 01:52:06 AM
Man the suspense is killing me.....lol.....They find out what it was??
Title: Re: 1998 5.7 no start
Post by: Red97 on September 14, 2011, 11:08:33 PM
i know its a little late but mine did the same thing last spring i changed the cap and rotor it fired right up they hav a bad cap design that lets moisture in an messes it up.
Title: Re: 1998 5.7 no start
Post by: KORNBREAD on September 15, 2011, 12:51:29 AM
He already posted he tried that with no luck.
Title: Re: 1998 5.7 no start
Post by: 84Chevy on September 15, 2011, 01:39:57 AM
Well i had it roll backed to a shop monday... they got to it later that day... hoooked their computer up to it hit the key and it fired right up... WTF... they said everything checks out fine except the number 6 cylinder is mis firing... so 75 bucks for them to turn my key!
Title: Re: 1998 5.7 no start
Post by: Eroq on September 19, 2011, 01:57:43 AM
They find anything else out dave?
Title: Re: 1998 5.7 no start
Post by: 84Chevy on September 20, 2011, 11:07:36 PM
#6 cylinder is misfiring on fuel.. said clogged injector or there bouts.... other then that nothing.. said it was one of the cleanest hes seen come through. Said everything checked out superb
Title: Re: 1998 5.7 no start
Post by: KORNBREAD on September 20, 2011, 11:23:21 PM
excellent!!!
Title: Re: 1998 5.7 no start
Post by: Eroq on September 23, 2011, 12:35:26 AM
Hmmm crazy!   I dont remember if the ecm is under the hood or not? If it is... load up the connectors with dielectric grease!
Title: Re: 1998 5.7 no start
Post by: 7387chevynut on September 24, 2011, 12:49:39 AM
Check and see if your IGNITION SWITCH is junk....(bad wire in under dash wire harness can do also)..........................when you turn the key ON.......do your idiot lights come on??


I had this same problem on my 95 chevy, engine turnd over,  but wouldnt fire..........and fuel pump was getting power, I jiggled the wire harness under the dash............idiot lights came on......truck fired right up.

GM 1995 through 2001 trucks came with alot of faulty ignition switches..............common problem...............and one that alot of so called mechanics often overlook.
Title: Re: 1998 5.7 no start
Post by: 84Chevy on September 24, 2011, 03:38:45 PM
yeah the idiot lights always worked ..... hell of i know ... youd also think for being a 350 it would have more pep in its step... kinda doggy but o well runs decent and looks good!!
Title: Re: 1998 5.7 no start
Post by: old school truck dude on September 25, 2011, 07:38:33 PM
Oh, I think youre probably gonna have more troubles with this one. Im gonna guess and say you end up puttin a fuel pump or an ignition switch in it before its over with. ==dunno