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LT1 no spark?

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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 01:52 PM
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LT1 no spark?

I have a issue maybe someone can help me with.I have no spark going to the dizzy and i get a "check gauge" on the cluster.The cars a 95 caprice and I just replaced the coil and still nothing.Is there anyway to check the control module to see if thats it or does anybody have any suggestions they will be highly appreciated thanks.
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 05:22 PM
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Re: LT1 no spark?

I took my ICM to O'Reillys not sure if there is one near you but they can check them.
http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.html#opti_test
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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Transmission: 700R4 truck clutches,Trans go shift
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt chevy 3.73 limited slip
Re: LT1 no spark?

Thanks for the site.Very helpful.I checked for power to the ICM and it was good then I checked the coil with the ICM hooked up and it was good so I'm ripping out the opti.Any suggestions on a different ign. system? cuz opti sucks.Thanks again.
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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Re: LT1 no spark?

Befor you put the new opti on,take it apart and loctite the rotor screws and put some silicone where the opti where it gose together. I done and knock on wood I havent had any problems yet.
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 01:42 AM
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Axle/Gears: 10 bolt chevy 3.73 limited slip
Re: LT1 no spark?

Yeah I did that about six months ago.This time I think the opti's done fore. Thanks for the input though.Oh and I bought a ICM before I got that thread to the sight on how to test it so now I'm stuck with it.It keeps gettin better and better.But at least the Birds runnin strong.(Knock on wood)Thanks again.
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