I think my signal wire for ignition module and ignition coil grounded out

1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
220,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVISMELODY6669
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I used a test light to the white wire and it did not light up. How can I make it ungrounded? I have no spark. my truck only turned on once idle strong and then I tried to turn on again and nothing, no spark?
Jan 5, 2020 at 8:43 PM
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Good morning,

Do you mean the wire on the negative side of the coil?

Did you verify power on the positive side?

Roy
Jan 6, 2020 at 3:13 AM
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Using test light for the module I have feed and ground with key on, but when key on the white wire the signal i have no light. clip on +battery pointing to white wire light is on, turn the key and light goes off for both module and coil connection. is that normal?
Jan 6, 2020 at 9:14 AM
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Put the clip on the ground on the battery. Test for power on both sides of the coil. then crank the engine. The test light should flash on the negative side of the coil while cranking.

Roy
Jan 6, 2020 at 9:18 AM
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Crank and test for power feed and test the other wire that comes from the module? White and black wire? I ignore the white wire the tachometer.
Jan 6, 2020 at 10:32 AM
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Yes. Test the white black wire to see if the module is working.

Roy
Jan 6, 2020 at 10:39 AM
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I tested the feed on both both coil and module light stay on.. checked ground light stayed on . Checked the white/black wire to them n light stood on.. and the clip was hook to (-) battery. they all got little almost nothing dim because of the amp of the starter.
Jan 6, 2020 at 11:11 AM
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If the light does not flash, the module is the issue and needs to be replaced.

Roy
Jan 6, 2020 at 11:55 AM
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I replaced it four times already
Jan 6, 2020 at 12:31 PM
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Within 2 weeks
Jan 6, 2020 at 12:31 PM
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What brand and were are buying them?

Roy
Jan 6, 2020 at 1:29 PM
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Duralast from AutoZone :(
Jan 6, 2020 at 3:26 PM
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Ask them to upgrade you to an AC/Delco. Make sure you use the dielectric grease on the muntings.

Then retest the system.

Roy

Jan 6, 2020 at 3:35 PM