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Can a Chevy Truck turn over but not start?

Can a Chevy Truck turn over but not start?

I replaced the starter, have checked the battery and even jump acrossed the starter, which did make it turn over but not start, but I cannot get the truck to turn over with the ignition switch. Is there any way to test the switch? When I turn it to the on position everything seems to work. When I try to start it nothing works.

What does it mean when your truck won’t start?

Hate to say it but if the solenoid clicks and it don’t start, it’s either a bad battery, bad starter or bad battery cables. A bad starter will do it almost every time, a bad cable can be intermittant but gets worse quickly. My bet is the battery has a bad internal buss contact plate.

What to do if your check engine light won’t turn on?

They might also tell you its an o2 sensor, ask them to show you on the car where it is. then buy a 02 sensor and replace it your self. saving you about a $100. remember any light that comes on in your car go have it check out and do the work yourself. saving you lots of cash. Was this answer helpful? Was this answer helpful?

What to do if your C-1500 wont turn over?

I had a similar problem with my C-1500 and it was dirty terminals. Take them apart and cleam them with baking soda and water, there is a sleeve in one of them that will come out with some persuasion, clean them well and cover them with dielectric grease and reassemble. see if this helps. Make sure you tighten but not over tighten the terminal.

What does it mean when your Chevy Suburban won’t start?

This just means that the engine doesn’t move when you turn the key. The second way that your Suburban won’t start is when the engine turns when you engage the starter, but it won’t fire and run on its own. When the engine isn’t turning over at all, that’s a bit easier to diagnose than when it is cranking but not firing.

I replaced the starter, have checked the battery and even jump acrossed the starter, which did make it turn over but not start, but I cannot get the truck to turn over with the ignition switch. Is there any way to test the switch? When I turn it to the on position everything seems to work. When I try to start it nothing works.

What to do when your GMC Truck won’t start?

Try turning your key to the run position a few times (with out starting). Then try to start it. If it starts, sounds like what mine did. I replaced the fuel pump assembly and that fixed the problems. Very common problem.

What causes a GMC truck to turn over?

Fuel pressure regulator has an internal leak, and fuel is bleeding off back to the tank though the return line. 2. Fuel pump check valve is leaking and fuel is bleeding off back through the supply line. The fuel pump check valve failure is much more common on GM vehicles than pressure regulator failure.

Can a car start with no crank or no starter?

Yes, especially if there is a bad connection to the starter, or from the battery. Doesn’t take much juice to click the solenoid, but it takes a lot of juice to turn the starter and turn over the engine.

Why does my car starter not turn on?

Doesn’t take much juice to click the solenoid, but it takes a lot of juice to turn the starter and turn over the engine. The other thing is it is an intermittent problem on the vehicle, so if the starter was intermittently acting up when installed, it could also be intermittently acting up when tested at the auto parts store.

Is it possible that the starter could check out fine?

Is it possible that the starter could check out fine on a benchg test but still not work when in the truck? Yes, especially if there is a bad connection to the starter, or from the battery. Doesn’t take much juice to click the solenoid, but it takes a lot of juice to turn the starter and turn over the engine.

How to turn off starter on Chevy Silverado?

1 Turn OFF the ignition. 2 Disconnect the PCM harness connector. 3 Connect a DMM between the starter enable relay control circuit of the PCM harness and a good ground. 4 Turn the ignition to the START position.

Why is my Chevy starter not working properly?

If the starter emits a high-pitched whine as the engine is turning over, more clearance is required. Add shims. If the starter growls and the engine doesn’t turn over easily, the gap between the starter drive gear and the ring gear could be too tight. In this instance, shim the starter.

Can a Chevy Silverado start or crank over?

Chevy Silverado does not start or crank over. Chevy Silverado does not start or crank over. Welcome to JustAnswer. The pcm actually commands the starter to turn over on this vehicle.

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 causes a car battery to stop working?

This can be caused by a few things. To diagnose it you need to work backwards: 1. Bad battery or low charge, or bad connections at the battery terminals. If the terminals are full of white snowy looking stuff disconnect them and clean them up. If a terminal is loose (you can turn it with your hand) tighten it.

What to do if your car battery is low?

Bad battery or low charge, or bad connections at the battery terminals. If the terminals are full of white snowy looking stuff disconnect them and clean them up. If a terminal is loose (you can turn it with your hand) tighten it. Check the battery voltage. A fully charged car battery would read about 12.6 VDC. 12.3V is 50% charged.

What does it mean when car won’t turn over but has power?

If you hear cranking, but your car won’t turn over but has power, this could be signaled by loud cranking. The engine starts but dies very quickly. If you use a car that has a carburetor, then check the choke to see if it is closing and opening at the right intervals.

How can you tell if a Chevy truck battery is dead?

Category: Chevy are you 100 % sure both battery cables are clean and tight at the battery ? even removing both cables and sanding them down with sandpaper or a scotch pad then reconnecting both cables clean and tight it still is dead ? does the horn work ?

This can be caused by a few things. To diagnose it you need to work backwards: 1. Bad battery or low charge, or bad connections at the battery terminals. If the terminals are full of white snowy looking stuff disconnect them and clean them up. If a terminal is loose (you can turn it with your hand) tighten it.

How many volts does a Chevy truck have?

By chatting and providing personal info, you understand and agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. shows 12.18 volts turn the… Submitted: 5 years ago. Category: Chevy are you 100 % sure both battery cables are clean and tight at the battery ?

Why does my Chevy Silverado not start up?

Passkey system is an anti-theft computer that reads the chip in the key. If it can’t read it the system disables the engine. I was lucky this happened at home. If I was on the road it would have cost me big bucks. I was told in my owners manual to call a dealership for this problem.

Why does my 07 suburban have a vibration problem?

My 4 week old 07 Suburban has been in the shop for a week for a vibration problem. Every time the dealer says it fixed, it is actually worse. They have told me they rebalanced the tires, then replaced the rear tires, then replaced all four and “checked” the drive train. Can clues???? Where is the Vibration?

Why does my Silverado 2500HD no start no crank?

If it helps, usually when this happens, the first time you try to start it, it will start for like a split second and stall out. From there on it just makes a soft clicking at the relays and won’t crank. I usually do not do a lot of repairs to my truck myself.

What happens when you turn the no start no crank key?

The first time it ever happened, you turned the key and nothing would happen. No crank. It had full electrical power, but I thought I’d jump it anyway. The jump pack had absolutely no effect. Then I thought maybe it was the anti theft. So I locked and unlocked the doors 3 times with the fob. Nothing.

What to do when your truck won’t start?

When the AAA driver got there, he took a look. He yanked on the wires coming from the battery going towards the starter, and I was able to start the truck right up. I drove it to the dealer anyway, cause I thought maybe the wire needed replaced or tightened.

Why is my Chevy Silverado 2500 not starting?

While there are a variety of reasons your Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD won’t start, the most common 3 are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.

Why does my GM car say no start no crank?

How to diagnose a no start no click on GM vehicle. If you have a late model GM vehicle and turn the key only to hear nothing, you’ll most likely think you have a dead battery—and you may. But a no start, no crank, no click condition can be far more involved than that.

What to do if your truck won’t start?

The minute the cold rainy weather came, have now had 5 times the truck completely dead, no start, no click, no fuel pump, Nothing. Couple of times, turn the key, put the truck in drive, back in to park, turn the key off, turn the key back on, truck starts up. Last two times, Completely dead, nothing to get it started.

Is there a 2004 GMC 2500HD with no fuel pump?

Recently purchased a 2004 GMC 2500HD, 84000 miles on it. Ran like a champ from June to November.. The minute the cold rainy weather came, have now had 5 times the truck completely dead, no start, no click, no fuel pump, Nothing.

Why does my Chevy Silverado not turn over?

Have a 99 Chevrolet 4×4 Silverado with 5.0 it was hot wired by previous owner. It did crank but replaced the steering wheel column with new wires and now it will turn over but won’t start. The fuel pump is connected directly to the battery.

Is the Silverado 2500 a heavy duty truck?

With two powertrain options, refined towing technologies and a large and functional Durabed, it’s the most capable Silverado Heavy Duty ever. Silverado 2500 HD comes in Regular Cab with Long Bed. Silverado 2500 HD comes in Double Cab with Standard Bed or Long Bed. Silverado 2500 HD comes in Crew Cab with Standard Bed or Long Bed.

What kind of engine does Chevy Silverado 3500 have?

3500 HD models, with the available Duramax 6.6L V8 engine, have a ring gear size of up to 12 inches, which allows for more torque coming out of first gear. The Allison 10-speed automatic transmission is designed specifically for heavy-duty trucks to deliver more strength, improved efficiency and a smoother driving experience than before.

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.

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.

With two powertrain options, refined towing technologies and a large and functional Durabed, it’s the most capable Silverado Heavy Duty ever. Silverado 2500 HD comes in Regular Cab with Long Bed. Silverado 2500 HD comes in Double Cab with Standard Bed or Long Bed. Silverado 2500 HD comes in Crew Cab with Standard Bed or Long Bed.

Why does my truck not start after sitting for a long time?

This can happen when the check valve in the fuel pump assembly leaks pressure back into the fuel tank. The longer the truck sits the harder it is to start. Try this, turn the key on for 2 seconds then off, do this two more times then try and start it.

Why does my car turn over every time I start it?

If it’s faulty or stuck, then when you shut the car down, fuel may be bleeding back to the tank via the return line. The next time you start the car, turn the key to the ON position and wait a moment.

To be able to get it to start the truck has to be primed with the key and then put the gas pedal to the floor while cranking. I have recently replaced the fuel filter, air filter, and fuel pressure regulator in attempt to fix this problem.

Why does my Chevy Silverado not start when hot?

A clogged fuel filter, dirty fuel injectors or weak fuel pump can result in too little fuel reaching the cylinder, causing poor fuel ignition and the need to depress the accelerator to assist starting. An engine that is difficult to start when hot can be caused by a clogged air filter restricting airflow to the intake.

What causes a Chevy Silverado to turn over?

A worn distributor cap, old or broken plug wires or a worn distributor rotor can result in a weak spark at the sparkplugs, causing the engine to turn over excessively before catching.

Why does my starter turn without turning the engine?

Starter Turns Without Turning the Engine. A starter that spins without turning the engine is caused by the starter gear failing to engage the engine’s flywheel. This usually indicates that the starter pinion is sticking and not allowing its gear to move into position with the flywheel.

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.

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 Chevy truck clunk when I turn?

Mine in the 2010 is different and there is a huge cv looking boot and u-joints on it that were clunking on me. I replaced and it went away. I would presume you got the “updated” version if you replaced your intermediate shaft so would not suspect it to be bad. It could be that something is shifting in the suspension and making the clunk.

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.

Can a bad ignition switch keep a Chevy Silverado from starting?

A bad ignition switch can cause your Silverado not to start at all. And, it can keep your Silverado from starting in a couple of different ways. The first is when the starter cranks, but the bad ignition switch doesn’t turn on the fuel pump or ignition.

What causes a car to not start up?

The cause of this problem is usually one of 3 things – a failed starter motor, a bad connection between the battery and starter motor, or a blown fuse (if present) in line between the starter and the battery.

When does a Silverado 2500HD won’t start?

Ran like a champ from June to November.. The minute the cold rainy weather came, have now had 5 times the truck completely dead, no start, no click, no fuel pump, Nothing. Couple of times, turn the key, put the truck in drive, back in to park, turn the key off, turn the key back on, truck starts up.

Why is my Chevy 2500HD no start no crank?

Finally I ended up having it towed to the Chevy dealer I bought it from. First they said they believed it was a communication problem with the computers, but wasn’t exactly sure what was wrong. Later in the day they called and said the fuse box was the culprit, and I needed a new one. I had them put it in, and everything seemed ok.

Why is my key not turning on my GMC Sierra?

While there are a variety of reasons your GMC Sierra 2500 HD key won’t turn, the most common 3 are a binding steering column/lock, an ignition switch issue, or a problem with the ignition key.

What happens if you don’t turn the ignition key?

Sometimes the ignition key won’t turn or rotate. If that happens the vehicle won’t start, the steering wheel won’t turn and it won’t shift into gear. On a late 90’s or early 2000 GM vehicle this is the way to get it apart so you can replace the tumbler.

What kind of truck won’t turn over?

Not to mention you’re driving a 2016… I don’t know how many miles are on your truck but the chances of it being something serious are low unless your truck was involved in some issues before hand that we don’t know about. Austin, TX. I’m with everyone else on this one.

Why does my Ram truck not turn over?

I also see a couple of people saying it could be the W.I.N. module but when you press the button once, all the accessories and lights come on just fine but when you press the brake and push to start it, you just get the loud click and nothing else. No attempt to turn over or anything.

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.

How can I tell if my car battery is not working?

Check the terminals on the battery for corrosion and tightness. A good way to check how tight they are is to try and wiggle them with your hand if you can wiggle them they are not tight enough. Tighten them and start over. Make sure the battery is installed correctly, and there isn’t a build up of corrosion on the terminals.

What to do if your car wont turn over but has power?

To determine why your car won’t turn over but has power, you need to disconnect the cable from your engine and let the engine run for 30 minutes to see if the alternator can charge the battery and power the car.

What happens to a car battery when it is not running?

Over time, the internal metal parts of a battery corrode, reducing its ability to hold a charge. A battery is vital to your car or truck, as it provides power to the starter and electrical system when the car is not running.

To determine why your car won’t turn over but has power, you need to disconnect the cable from your engine and let the engine run for 30 minutes to see if the alternator can charge the battery and power the car.

Bad battery or low charge, or bad connections at the battery terminals. If the terminals are full of white snowy looking stuff disconnect them and clean them up. If a terminal is loose (you can turn it with your hand) tighten it. Check the battery voltage. A fully charged car battery would read about 12.6 VDC. 12.3V is 50% charged.

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