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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001EXPRESS 1/2 TON VAN V6-4.3L VIN WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONDISTRIBUTOR IGNITION (DI) SYSTEMDISTRIBUTOR IGNITION SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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Distributor Ignition System Description
2001 Chevrolet Express 1/2 Ton Van V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Distributor Ignition System Description
The ignition system consists of the following components and wiring circuits:
^ The Ignition Control (IC) module
^ The ignition coil
^ The Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
^ The Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor
^ The Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor
^ The distributor, the distributor cap, and the rotor
The distributor ignition (DI) wiring circuits between the CKP and PCM use the following service common names:
^ CKP sensor signal
^ Low reference
^ 12 volt reference
The DI wiring circuits between the CMP and PCM use the following service common names:
^ CMP sensor signal
^ Low reference
^ 12 volt reference
The DI wiring circuits between the PCM, IC module, and coil use the following service common names:
^ IC timing control
^ IC output signal
The IC module and the ignition coil both receive fused power on the ignition 1 voltage circuit. The IC module is also supplied an independent ground connection.
^ The Ignition Control (IC) module
^ The ignition coil
^ The Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
^ The Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor
^ The Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor
^ The distributor, the distributor cap, and the rotor
The distributor ignition (DI) wiring circuits between the CKP and PCM use the following service common names:
^ CKP sensor signal
^ Low reference
^ 12 volt reference
The DI wiring circuits between the CMP and PCM use the following service common names:
^ CMP sensor signal
^ Low reference
^ 12 volt reference
The DI wiring circuits between the PCM, IC module, and coil use the following service common names:
^ IC timing control
^ IC output signal
The IC module and the ignition coil both receive fused power on the ignition 1 voltage circuit. The IC module is also supplied an independent ground connection.
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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.