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Why does my Chevy Silverado want to turn over?

Why does my Chevy Silverado want to turn over?

Truck wants to turn over but will act as if is starving for fuel,wait ten minutes, it start. Been happening frequently lately. I also was told it was the security system Will turn key and it is like no power from battery to starter, but have lights, radio, etc. Turn key again or sometimes multiple times, to no avail.

Why is my Chevy Silverado 1500 not starting?

However, today, when the truck will crank and start, the antitheft icon goes off after a few seconds with the key on and stays off while the truck is running. It never flashed either today or yesterday though. And I don’t know if the antitheft system disables cranking or starting or both.

What kind of truck has windows that roll down but not up?

The Chevrolet Silverado is a line of trucks under the Chevrolet brand and manufactured by General Motors. Mechanically, the GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado are identical. I have a problem with my power windows. They all roll down using the driver door or their own switch but the only one that rolls up is the driver window.

Why does my 1993 Chevy TBI stall at idle?

Timing is steady and not jumping all over. It is a fuel issue. The only code that ever sets is a P044, lean exhaust, and the exhaust is really lean. We have swapped PCM/PROM with a same year Suburban, no change. Both vehicles run the same as this did using the other’s PCM.

Why are my windows on my 2003 Chevy Silverado not working?

Newest problem with this 2003 Silverado. Both windows going up and down very slowly or not all the way up, then mid winter, polar vortex winter by the way, they quit working all together and of course got stuck in the down position. Had to manually force up and stuff material around edge to keep wind out until fixed.

Is there a problem with my Chevy Silverado?

Will turn key and it is like no power from battery to starter, but have lights, radio, etc. Turn key again or sometimes multiple times, to no avail. Then, turn it one more time and it starts. Then the next 15 starts, no problem. Sometimes hot engine, sometimes cold. UPDATE: 2-6-14; I sold the truck to my father. He changed the starter.

The Chevrolet Silverado is a line of trucks under the Chevrolet brand and manufactured by General Motors. Mechanically, the GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado are identical. I have a problem with my power windows. They all roll down using the driver door or their own switch but the only one that rolls up is the driver window.

What should I do if my Silverado engine dies?

Update as of today: 1) the truck hasn’t started and kept running since last week. It only starts right up, then dies immediately. 2) I got a fuel pressure tester and the pressure is at 53 with key on, and maintains pressure when it starts (then dies).

How does the PassLock system on a 2000 Chevy Silverado work?

by David Clair. The 2000 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with the General Motors Passlock theft-deterrent security system. The system disables fuel to the ignition if a valid key is not used when attempting to start the engine. If the Passlock system is activated, the Silverado will not be able to be started until the system is reset.

What kind of look does a Chevy Silverado have?

With its bold proportions and broad-shouldered appeal, Silverado owns the road. And while the chiseled hood and striking horizontal elements let you know these trucks share the Chevy truck bloodline, each of the eight trims has its own personality, with distinct grilles, front fascias and wheel designs.

What’s the battery gauge on my Chevy Silverado?

Yesterday it had not flickered at all when turning the key to start. But, yesterday the battery gauge went to 0 when trying to start. Today it went down just a bit while cranking, went to 0 for a half second, and jumped back up to 14 when it started.

When do you Know Your Chevy Silverado ignition switch is bad?

If your Chevy Silverado is starting right up, but then immediately dies, that is a very good indication that the ignition switch is bad. Here’s what happens. You aren’t getting power to the ignition or fuel pump while the key “rests” in the run position. But, you are getting it when the starter is engaged.

With its bold proportions and broad-shouldered appeal, Silverado owns the road. And while the chiseled hood and striking horizontal elements let you know these trucks share the Chevy truck bloodline, each of the eight trims has its own personality, with distinct grilles, front fascias and wheel designs.

How does hitch view work on a Chevy Silverado?

When driving in Reverse with Hitch View † active, the industry-first Electric Parking Brake Hookup Assist automatically sets the parking brake when you shift to Park to help you avoid any unintentional vehicle roll when hitching.

How does Tow / Haul mode work on a Silverado?

When the system detects that a trailer is hooked up to your Silverado, this feature can remind you to engage Tow/Haul mode, which improves acceleration while hauling a heavy load. This available feature checks the pressure and temperature of the air inside of up to four trailer tires to help detect potential blowouts.

Why do I turn the ignition on and off so many times?

Other times I just turn the ignition on and off about 5 or 6 times and it starts. I can detect a pattern to this problem as it seems to come and go. vehicle. If the engine does not crank, then you may have a starter problem. If the engine does not crank, and position, then this is most likely a problem in the Passlock system.

Why does my Silverado spit and sputter when I start it?

My 2000 Silverado it spits and sputters when i try to start it then i give it some gas then it fires up runs great after that only spits and sputters on start up. Any advice You either have a very clogged fuel filter, or are in need of a new fuel pump.

Truck wants to turn over but will act as if is starving for fuel,wait ten minutes, it start. Been happening frequently lately. I also was told it was the security system Will turn key and it is like no power from battery to starter, but have lights, radio, etc. Turn key again or sometimes multiple times, to no avail.

Why does my 2003 Chevy Silverado not start?

My 2003 Silverado has issues starting sometimes. If I hit the steering column it will sometimes start. My silverado has left me stranded numerous times with this intermittent starting bullsh!t. The truck starts majority of the time however sometimes I go to start the engine and nothing!!

Other times I just turn the ignition on and off about 5 or 6 times and it starts. I can detect a pattern to this problem as it seems to come and go. vehicle. If the engine does not crank, then you may have a starter problem. If the engine does not crank, and position, then this is most likely a problem in the Passlock system.

My 2000 Silverado it spits and sputters when i try to start it then i give it some gas then it fires up runs great after that only spits and sputters on start up. Any advice You either have a very clogged fuel filter, or are in need of a new fuel pump.

Why does my Chevy Silverado not start after long distance drive?

Won’t start after long distance drive got spark let set for about a hour then it started don’t know how to fix it can you help it dose have a new fuel pump in it Try tightening the alternator belt. At highway speeds over long distance belt expands due to centrfical force and does not remain in positive contact with the alternator pulley.

How often does my GMC Truck turn over?

So far this has been the case pretty much every time i am starting the truck cold. I’ll try to start it and it will turn over for about 3-4 seconds (have tried a bit longer, still no go) then i’ll stop and try to start it again, and the second time it fires right up.

What’s the problem with my Chevy Silverado 1500?

When it decides to act right, all is will. Anyone else found a solution? Chevy silverado 1500 2004. The same problem, random intermittent starting. I had had this problem before about 5 times and each time I disconnected and reconnected the negative battery cable it started fine. This time that didn’t work.

Update as of today: 1) the truck hasn’t started and kept running since last week. It only starts right up, then dies immediately. 2) I got a fuel pressure tester and the pressure is at 53 with key on, and maintains pressure when it starts (then dies).

How to troubleshoot a no start GM 4.3L pick up?

Testing a Cranks but Does Not Start condition on your GM 4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L pick up, van or SUV is not that hard to do, if you have a solid diagnostic strategy. In this article I’ll show you the basics of testing such a problem.

What should I do if my car won’t turn off?

With the ignition turned off and the car continuing to run, simply remove the plug from the alternator (DO NOT TRY AND REMOVE THE BATTERY POWER WIRE FROM THE POWER STUD!) and the car should shut off if the alternator is creating the problem.

Why does my car not start when I turn the key?

This condition is usually due a failed fuel pump, a failed ignition coil, a failed ignition control module, a failed crank sensor, etc… that lets the engine crank (turn over) but does not let it start. A No Crank Condition means that the engine is not turning over when you turn the key to crank the engine.

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