Symptom: No Start, No Spark, Stalls

Theory: The Ignition Systems on these trucks use a Distributor, Control Module, Crank Position Sensor, Cam Position Sensor and Coil. There is no way to adjust the timing on this system. Twisting the Distributor will only result in throwing off the Cam Position Sensor adjustment. The only purpose of the Distributor now is to send secondary voltage to the individual cylinders and house the Cam Position Sensor. The Cam and Crank Position Sensors send square-wave signals to the PCM. The PCM then sends a pulsed signal to the Control Module, which triggers the negative side of the Coil.

Parts Locations:

Cam Position Sensor	Inside Distributor.
Crank Position Sensor	Front Engine Cover, passenger side.
Control Module	Rear of Engine, passenger side.
Coil	Rear of Engine, near Control Module.

The Test: First, check for both spark and injector pulse. If you are missing both, go to Cam and Crank sensor diagnosis in the next section. If you are only missing spark, start here. The Control Module has a four-wire connector. Use a diagram for your vehicle as wire colors sometimes vary. Terminal-A should have battery voltage key on and cranking. Terminal-B is the control signal from the PCM and should have a square-wave pattern with the engine cranking over. If it doesn't, see Cam and Crank Sensor diagnosis in the next section. Terminal-C should be a ground at all times. Terminal-D goes to the negative side of the Coil and should have a primary ignition pattern with the engine cranking. If you have the square wave on terminal-B but no primary control on terminal-D, the Control Module is most likely defective. Be sure to check the Coil before replacing the Module in case that's what killed the original one. Primary resistance should be 0.1O ohms to 0.5O ohms and secondary should be 5,000O ohms to 25,000O ohms. If you had a good signal on terminal-D, check for battery voltage on the Coil positive terminal. If this checks out, suspect a faulty Coil, although it would still be a good idea to check Coil resistance to be sure.

If you are missing both spark and injector pulse or had no signal on Module terminal-B in the above tests, we'll need to check the Cam and Crank Position Sensors. To check the Cam Sensor, watch the pattern on terminal-B of the sensor connector using a Vantage or Modis with the engine cranking. This should be a clean square-wave and show approximately 3hz to 5hz at normal cranking speed. Terminal-C should have battery voltage and terminal-B should be a good ground. To check the Crank Sensor, watch the pattern on terminal-C of the sensor connector using a Vantage or Modis while cranking the engine over. Again, this should be a clean square-wave and show approximately 30hz to 40hz at normal cranking speed. Terminal-A should have battery voltage and terminal-B should be a good ground. If both sensors check out but there is still no signal on Module terminal-B, the PCM will need further diagnosis, as it may be defective.

The Fix: Replace any parts found defective in the above tests. Note that if the Cam Sensor or Distributor has been replaced or disturbed, you will need to perform a Cam Sensor Adjustment. To do this, use a Scanner or Modis and find the "CAM RETARD" value on display. Specifications are -2° to +2°. If yours is outside this range with the engine running, loosen the Distributor clamp and twist it very slightly. Since this value only updates on the display after the engine exceeds 1000rpm, you will need to rev the engine after each adjustment move of the distributor. Once you get the CAM RETARD value within the -2° to +2° range, lock the distributor down.