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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2004EXPRESS 1500 RWD V6-4.3L VIN XREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMDISTRIBUTORTESTING AND INSPECTION
2004 Chevrolet Express 1500 RWD V6-4.3L VIN X
Distributor: Testing and Inspection
2004 Chevrolet Express 1500 RWD V6-4.3L VIN XSECTION Testing and Inspection
DISTRIBUTOR INSPECTION
1. Remove the engine cover.
IMPORTANT: Discoloration of the cap and some whitish build up around the cap terminals is normal. Yellowing of the rotor cap, darkening and some carbon build up under the rotor segment is normal. Replacement of the cap and the rotor is not necessary unless there is a driveability concern.
2. Inspect the cap for cracks, tiny holes or carbon tracks between the cap terminal traces. Diagnose the carbon tracks using the following procedure:
2.1. Remove the cap.
2.2. Place 1 lead from the DMM on a cap terminal.
2.3. Use the other lead in order to probe all other terminals and the center carbon ball.
2.4. Move the base lead to the next terminal. Probe all other leads.
2.5. Continue this procedure until you test all the secondary terminals.
2.6. If there are any non-infinite readings, replace the cap.
3. Inspect the cap for excess build-up of corrosion on the terminals. Scrape clean the terminals. Replace the cap if the corrosion is excessive. Some buildup is normal.
4. Inspect the rotor segment for excess wear. Replace the rotor if excess looseness in the rotor segment is present.
5. Inspect the shaft for shaft-to-bushing looseness:
5.1. Inspect the housing for cracks or damage.
5.2. Insert the shaft in the housing.
5.3. If the shaft wobbles, replace the housing assembly.
6. Install the engine cover.
1. Remove the engine cover.
IMPORTANT: Discoloration of the cap and some whitish build up around the cap terminals is normal. Yellowing of the rotor cap, darkening and some carbon build up under the rotor segment is normal. Replacement of the cap and the rotor is not necessary unless there is a driveability concern.
2. Inspect the cap for cracks, tiny holes or carbon tracks between the cap terminal traces. Diagnose the carbon tracks using the following procedure:
2.1. Remove the cap.
2.2. Place 1 lead from the DMM on a cap terminal.
2.3. Use the other lead in order to probe all other terminals and the center carbon ball.
2.4. Move the base lead to the next terminal. Probe all other leads.
2.5. Continue this procedure until you test all the secondary terminals.
2.6. If there are any non-infinite readings, replace the cap.
3. Inspect the cap for excess build-up of corrosion on the terminals. Scrape clean the terminals. Replace the cap if the corrosion is excessive. Some buildup is normal.
4. Inspect the rotor segment for excess wear. Replace the rotor if excess looseness in the rotor segment is present.
5. Inspect the shaft for shaft-to-bushing looseness:
5.1. Inspect the housing for cracks or damage.
5.2. Insert the shaft in the housing.
5.3. If the shaft wobbles, replace the housing assembly.
6. Install the engine cover.
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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.