What should I do if my Chevy Colorado wont start?
What should I do if my Chevy Colorado wont start?
When this happens, it cranks but won’t turn over. The battery is fine. If I wait 20 min to several hours, it will finally start & seem perfectly normal. The one thing it won’t do, is repeat this for the mechanic at the dealership!
What does intermittent starting on Chevy Colorado mean?
It typically happens when you start normally, go for a 3 to 10 mile journey, shut it off, then try to restart after 10-15 minutes. If I go farther, then all is well. If I try to start it when the condition is happening, the thing just spins over without ever a sputter.
How long does it take a Chevy Colorado to start?
If you let it sit for 15 minutes, it starts normally – no blue smoke, no gas smell, no roughness, and no delay – Just like when the condition is not happening – Turn the key, one revolution, and it starts. It typically happens when you start normally, go for a 3 to 10 mile journey, shut it off, then try to restart after 10-15 minutes.
Is there a problem with my Chevy Colorado 4 cylinder?
My 2004 Colorado 4 cylinder has been plagued with similar issues. When the truck was in New Mexico for a number of years, it would only happen if I had not driven it for a while (months), and then drove a short trip.
When this happens, it cranks but won’t turn over. The battery is fine. If I wait 20 min to several hours, it will finally start & seem perfectly normal. The one thing it won’t do, is repeat this for the mechanic at the dealership!
It typically happens when you start normally, go for a 3 to 10 mile journey, shut it off, then try to restart after 10-15 minutes. If I go farther, then all is well. If I try to start it when the condition is happening, the thing just spins over without ever a sputter.
How many times has my 2007 Colorado started?
I have had my 2007 Colorado for 9 yrs and I have had that starting problem maybe 4 times since I owned it, and today was number 4. Same story turns over but won’t fire, wait 15 to 20 mins and it will start like normal. Some owners talk about a anti-thief electrical component.
If you let it sit for 15 minutes, it starts normally – no blue smoke, no gas smell, no roughness, and no delay – Just like when the condition is not happening – Turn the key, one revolution, and it starts. It typically happens when you start normally, go for a 3 to 10 mile journey, shut it off, then try to restart after 10-15 minutes.
Starter? grab a meter, when you turn to start there should be at least 14 volts at the starter. If there is and starter doesn’t grab replace it, if there’s no voltage it’s either wiring, bcm, or the ignition switch.
What causes Chevy Colorado engine to turn over?
The next time it happened (the 3rd report to GM) I decided to try to swap the relay (earlier the 2nd Chevy dealer said it could be the Crank Position Sensor so I swapped it out- no help). Inside the relay housing I easily found the Fuel relay and next to it was the horn relay (exact duplicate).
Why does my GMC Canyon not start up?
I have a simular problem. Tried to start my 06 Canyon, the dash lights came on when the key is truned to on, but when you trun the key to start the dash lights go out and the starter will not even try to rotate. Waited about an hour and tried it again still nothing. Three hours later it would start.
Why does my car not start when I turn the key?
If you turn the key to the “Start” position, but the engine won’t crank; all you hear is a single click or repeated clicking coming from the engine compartment. Very often this could be caused by a low battery or poor connection between the battery and starter. Check the battery and the terminal cable connections.
Why is my 2010 Chevy Colorado not starting?
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start at random times. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure, but the vehicle was repaired with unknown parts. When the contact retrieved the vehicle, it was unable to start and was left at the dealer for six weeks.
What to do when your Colorado starter goes bad?
When a starter goes bad, they will usually not give you much warning first. Also, if you are stuck somewhere and are trying to start your Colorado, the old beat the starter with a hammer trick is not a wives tale. It really can get that one last start out of it. There are a lot of issues that can cause your Colorado to crank, but not start.
Can a 2009 Chevy Colorado be parked for ten minutes?
Thank you for your consideration. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle did not start after turning the key in the ignition. The contact stated that the vehicle must remain parked for ten minutes in order to become operable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
I have had my 2007 Colorado for 9 yrs and I have had that starting problem maybe 4 times since I owned it, and today was number 4. Same story turns over but won’t fire, wait 15 to 20 mins and it will start like normal. Some owners talk about a anti-thief electrical component.
What kind of spring does Chevy Colorado use?
2005 Chevy Colorado, Regular cab , 2WD 3.5 L, the truck is lowered with a 4/5 canuck motorsports spring and blocks kit with DJM Cal-Max struts .. any help with either problem would be great .. thanks in advance everyone !!
My 2004 Colorado 4 cylinder has been plagued with similar issues. When the truck was in New Mexico for a number of years, it would only happen if I had not driven it for a while (months), and then drove a short trip.
Why does my Chevy Colorado engine not start?
Chevy Colorado: Engine Cranks → Won’t Start There are a lot of issues that can cause your Colorado to crank, but not start. The engine needs air, fuel, and a spark in order to run. It is highly likely that if the engine is cranking, but not starting that it has thrown an OBDII code.
I have a simular problem. Tried to start my 06 Canyon, the dash lights came on when the key is truned to on, but when you trun the key to start the dash lights go out and the starter will not even try to rotate. Waited about an hour and tried it again still nothing. Three hours later it would start.
What to do when no crank no start?
3) Replaced the RUN/CRANK relay. 4) Replaced the STARTER relay (that’s the one that did it, but the other stuff is good to check out too). Hopefully this helps somebody else in the future. Thanks. Those are all the things I’d suggest when a person has a no crank status.
