When did my 95 TBI Chevy stop running?

Timeline and service related incidents— Little over a year ago, it quit a couple times—I mean locked down like the key was switched off. My local indie tech replaced the distributor (O’Reilly’s).

Why did my GMC truck engine die while driving?

The positive battery cable was coroded and chewed up. Replaced it and all has been well.

Why did my Yukon engine shut off going down the road?

The wife’s Yukon had one last year. That was because the top started to rust out, not from failure. When it went in my 98, I was out hunting and it died driving down the road. Replacing it on the truck wasn’t bad, I didn’t even attempt it on the Yukon.

What to do about a 1995 Chevy K 350 TBI?

Re: I have a 1995 chevy k 1500 350 tbi it hesitates when… Replace the distributor, $50. on line, the trigger coil wire is shorting out. The 50 bucks was well worth it. 10 mins truck ran great after that was done! You can’t post conmments that contain an email address. An expert who has achieved level 1.

What is the TBI code on a 1990 Chevy truck?

Consult a service manual or see below for any check engine light code definitions. You can use a late 80’s or early 90’s GM TBI definition. If you have access to a scan tool use a hook up for a 1990 350 cu. in. 5.7L Chevrolet truck. For some scan tools enter VIN 10th“L” 3rd“C” 8th“K”.

How to troubleshoot your TBI fuel injection system?

Troubleshooting your TBI Fuel Injection System Most of the problems encountered while installing your fuel injection system or after a time of operation are very simple. If your check engine light is on you more than likely have a hard fault meaning something is grounded out, unplugged, operating out of range or has gone bad. See

What’s the gas milage on a 95 TBI?

Finally, when it dieseled, it threw a CTS code stating that a temp of -40f was indicated (in Houston TX). Replaced the CTS, problem went away, and my gas milage went to 17 mpg (no joke) on a 5.7 TBI with 200k miles. Beat it to fit. Paint it to match.

What to do if your Chevy Silverado loses power?

While generally the Chevy Silverado is a premium, reliable truck, there are times when even the best vehicles can end up having problems. If you’ve ever had your Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra suddenly lose power, you may be wondering exactly what is going on with your truck.

How can I tell if my Chevy 350 is in good condition?

Another good indicator of the condition of the engine is to listen to it run with the air cleaner off. This is best evaluated by someone who is familiar with engines, but a healthy engine should have a good, strong “sucking air” sound from the air horn of the carburetor which intensifies rather dramatically when you crack the throttle.

Why is my Chevy truck not running properly?

If you suspect vacuum leaks you can use spray carb clean to find them. A bad advance diaphragm can mess up your runability. an improper assembled cap/ coil/ ground strap relationship may lie under the cover on top. Carb issues with fuel delivery would suggest fuel pressure and volume tests were in order.

How can I tell if my Chevy truck is running?

Replaced the HEI Distributor for a MSD Dis, has all new ignition components, new Edelbrock intake and Holley 600CFM carb. Noticed they had no vacuum line to modulator on the th400, so ran it to manifold vacuum, also checked timing.

What causes a Chevy truck to turn over but not start?

Plenty of turn over speed. With a test light there’s voltage at both sides of the coil but NO spark. Voltage at the throttle body injectors but NO fuel sprays. Fuel pump pumps. NO spark and NO fuel, turns fine. Rotor button turns, cap and rotor clean. Under the dash at the fuse panel there’s no voltage on the crank fuse.

Can a Chevy C / K 1500 run without fuel?

Also I haven’t fully checked the Spark, but the Truck run’s fine when you spray Starting fluid into the Throttle body. Any suggestions on why the truck isn’t accepting the fuel, it cranks fine, just wont run without starting fluid. these trucks have to have between 55-65psi of fuel to run.

Why is my Chevy Silverado running rough at idle?

Really, your Silverado will be running rougher at any RPM, but a misfire will be most pronounced at idle. Spark Plug Wires – While not every model and engine combination of vehicles today comes with spark plug wires (a lot are now coil on plug), if your Silverado happens to have them, they can go bad and cause a rough idle.

What happens when the ICM fails on a GM car?

Generally, when the ICM or the ignition coil fails, your GM car or truck will Crank but NOT START. Specifically, the ignition coil will not spark.

When does a 1995 Chevy K 1500 350 TBI hesitate?

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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.

What kind of engine does a 1995 Chevy Silverado have?

My 1995 Chevy k1500 Silverado 350 V8 stumbles and hesitates when i take off from a stop, it idles fine and runs fine My 1995 Chevy k1500 Silverado 350 V8 stumbles and hesitates when i take off from a stop, it idles fine and runs fine – Answered by a verified Chevy Mechanic

How many satisfied customers have a 1995 Chevy Silverado?

1,420 satisfied customers Starts fine, then warms up, stumbles at idle(700) rpm and Starts fine, then warms up , stumbles at idle(700) rpm and dies … read more Marc Mechanic Associate Degree 2,301 satisfied customers 1995 chevy k1500 5.7 stalls intermittently and bogs when i

How to fix a 1990 Chevy 5.7L TBI fuel problem?

It ran long enough to drive up on the trailer while under its own power and it also drove off the trailer on its own power (not that same day I brought home) but you did have to keep foot on throttle otherwise it would stall out and not start again until the next day. 1. New Fuel pump 2. New Fuel filter 3. New Fuel pump relay 4.

When does the 1990 c1500 TBI idle go away?

1990 C1500 TBI 5.7L Idle is surging when warm. Unplug the MAP Sensor and the problem goes away, I replaced the MAP 1990 C1500 TBI 5.7L Idle is surging..MAP Sensor..goes away..Autozone… 1990 C1500 TBI 5.7L Idle… 1990 C1500 TBI 5.7L Idle is surging when warm.

Which is a better TBI pump Vortec or TBI?

Put the 1996 Vortec EP381 pump back in. MUCH better pump than the EP386 TBI pump. Now to the too much fuel. First check the number 3 and number 4 spark plug electrodes as those cylinders always run off a different injector. The coloring should match on these plugs.

How does the TBI system work on a car?

TBI being a MAP sensor based system will see the leak just like opening the throttle blades and will feed the leak and then you have a high idle. Finding the leak can be tricky as it can be the intake gasket on the bottom side if you are using a Chinese junk carb intake or you weren’t real careful putting the intake on.

How big is the vacuum gauge on a TBI?

Vacuum gauge. Simple mechanical gauge. Hook it to all ports on that throttle body. When you get to the map port just move map to a different port on the throttle body. Typical TBI motor will idle with 20-21 inches of vacuum stock.

When did my 95 TBI Chevy stop running?