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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998EXPRESS 1 TON VAN V8-5.7L VIN RREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONDISTRIBUTOR IGNITION (DI)
1998 Chevrolet Express 1 Ton Van V8-5.7L VIN R
Distributor Ignition (DI)
1998 Chevrolet Express 1 Ton Van V8-5.7L VIN RSECTION Distributor Ignition (DI)
NOTICE: The distributor used with the OBD II ignition system is located in a fixed, non-adjustable position. Do not adjust the engine base timing by rotating this distributor. Otherwise, crossfiring and damage to the distributor will result.
These ignition systems consist of a distributor with the following components:
^ Camshaft position (CMP) sensor
^ Separate ignition coil with sealed connectors
^ Secondary ignition wires
^ Spark plugs
^ Knock (KS) sensor
^ Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor The ignition system is controlled by the Vehicle Control Module (VCM). The VCM monitors information from various engine sensors. The VCM computes the desired spark advance timing, and controls the dwell. The VCM also controls the firing of the ignition coil via an ignition control line to the coil driver. For more detailed information, refer to Enhanced Ignition System Description in Computers and Control Systems - 5.0L, 5.7L.
These ignition systems consist of a distributor with the following components:
^ Camshaft position (CMP) sensor
^ Separate ignition coil with sealed connectors
^ Secondary ignition wires
^ Spark plugs
^ Knock (KS) sensor
^ Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor The ignition system is controlled by the Vehicle Control Module (VCM). The VCM monitors information from various engine sensors. The VCM computes the desired spark advance timing, and controls the dwell. The VCM also controls the firing of the ignition coil via an ignition control line to the coil driver. For more detailed information, refer to Enhanced Ignition System Description in Computers and Control Systems - 5.0L, 5.7L.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.