Why does my Chevy truck not start when it gets cold?

Seems to be fuel pressure but can’t smell any gas like it was flooding. It does’nt even fire like it wants to start. It has been starting hard and I would have to turn key on and off 4 or 5 times before I could get it to start but once it started it would run just fine. has any chevy owners out there delt with this before??

Can a GMC Jimmy start in the Cold?

I have a 1999 GMC Jimmy with a 4.3 vortex engine and it won’t start in the cold or wet, rainy weather.

Why does my Vortec not start in the rain?

If it happens in the rain then make it rain use a spray bottle and wet your ignitiodn components especially coil pach and coil wire to distributor. One other possibility could be a crank sensor or the small conn3ctor at the coil pack that commqnds the coil on and off. Have someone crank it while you wiggle it. Good morning folks.

What was the problem with my 2001 Yukon XL Denali?

I love my 2001 Yukon xl Denali with over 130,000 miles but having some starting problems. The initial problem was taking several tries to start, when after it seemed a clog was cleared and the engine banged loudly once it would clear and start and be ok for the rest of the day, but a little more difficult in colder weather.

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 did my 02 Yukon XL die of?

Last summer my 02 yukon XL died while my wife was driving, she said it would lose power, and die, it restarted a couple of time, drive for a few miles, the same thing. we replaced the fuel filter, and got it home, test fuel pressure, all seemed okay.

What was the issue with my 1997 Chevy P / U?

Having an issue with starting a 1997 Chevy P/U. Issue started a few months back when after having the truck running for a while then stopping it for a short time and then restarting, the starter would start, stop, start and then catch.

Is there a problem with my Chevy Silverado?

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What to do if your Chevy Silverado won’t start?

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Why does my Chevy Silverado blow hot air on one side?

This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado (1999-Present). Does your Silverado blow hot air on one side and cold air on the other? If you have dual zone controls you may have run into this problem before. There is a way to fix this if you’re patient and willing to troubleshoot your way through it.

How to test a Chevy Silverado HVAC system?

Plug in the electrical harness. Now set the fan and heater controls to off and the temperature controls to the coldest setting. Reconnect the battery, turn the key and listen for the actuator to click. Wait five minutes then test the controls to see if it worked.

Why does my Chevy c1500 not start up?

SOURCE: No fuel to the injectors on a 1997 Chevy c1500. can be the distributor or maybe the fuel pump let the truck sit and then turn key almost on but not enough to initiate start up and see if you hear pump in the gas tank and if thats not it, it could very well be your distributor it might be moist in the cap or button area

What causes hesitation and stumbling in a 1990 Chevy c1500?

An expert that got 10 achievements. Re: 1990 chevy c1500 hesitation and stumbling during… Based on what you said, I would say the engine is starving for fuel. The computer has to be disabled to set timing – there should be a procedure for that. I would start with checking fuel pressure at the throttle body.

Why does my 97 Chevy truck not start?

97 Chevy truck won’t start when it gets cold?? When ever it gets cold my truck will not start. Seems to be fuel pressure but can’t smell any gas like it was flooding. It does’nt even fire like it wants to start.

What kind of truck won’t start when it gets cold?

The last cold spell I plugged it in and I could get it started but no luck this time. Any input would be great. 97 5.7 vortech chevy pickup 4×4. Thanks

What to do if your Chevy starts cold?

Start cold and let it warm up. Don’t drive it until it’s plenty warm. If the IAC is working properly, the idle will come down on it’s own after several minutes of high idle. If it doesn’t come down, it may be suspect. Loc: Twin Cities, Minnesota, U… I set the timing so thats shouldnt be the issue.

What makes a car run fast when started cold?

Loc: Twin Cities, Minnesota, U… When the engine is started, does the engine have a fast idle that slows down as it runs? The IAC (idle air control) and temp sensor, is what gives the fast idle speed when started cold. Welcome to the board!

What makes a Chevy 5.7 TBI run cold?

The regulator is spring loaded and if the pressure isnt enough the fuel doesnt even get to the return line.. Its a hell of a lot easier than checking it with a gauge. There is a temperature sensor that tells the computer how to mix fuel/air since the truck does not have a choke. I have had to replace this sensor on a few of my past trucks.

What causes a Chevy pickup to hard start?

If after you have circled the key a few time the engine starts normally then you now know for sure you have a fuel pressure leak down problem causing your hard start. If this video was helpful please help support my youtube channel by subscribing here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChCX…

Why does my Chevy Silverado turn over but won’t start?

Finished the job up and started the engine. It started normally and ran fine for about 1-2 minutes, then sputtered and died (almost like it ran out of gas). – I think I was reattaching the air cleaner at the time. Now it turns over, but that’s it. It just won’t start. I did find a bad ground wire from the frame to body.

What kind of car is a 1990 Chevy Silverado?

OK, so I bought a 1990 Chevy Silverado with a 5.7L (350) TBI off Craigslist. I knew I’d have to do a lot to get it into shape, but now its kicking my behind.

What to do if your truck wont start when the engine is warm?

Get a spray water bottle, and wet the starter motor down when its hot and wont start, if it fires up, then you have an answer, or always carry the bottle full of water, worked for my brother till he bought a high temp starter, and insulated it as well. “So long and thanks for all the fish!” I would check the battery.

Why does my truck shut down when it gets hot?

Same exact problem on my 95 f-150 4.9L. Runs great first start but after 2 miles or if very hot outside, it heaves and misses and eventually shuts down. Starts after sitting for 45 minutes again. I did replace rotor, cap wires plugs and coolant temp sensor as well as the starter. No fix.

Is the engine not to start when hot?

Home › Forums › Stay Dirty Lounge › Service and Repair Questions Answered Here › Engine Not To Start When Hot. This topic contains 13 replies, has 6 voices, and was last updated by EricTheCarGuy 7 years, 6 months ago. Recently my 1995 Toyota Camry US 5S-FE (4-cylinder, 2.2 liter, 16-valve) engine always can start when cold.

Why is my truck slow to crank when warm?

This prignition would force the piston down and rotate the crankshaft in the opposite direction that the starter motor was turning the engine over. However, this would be unlikely in a vehicle with fuel injection.

How does a warm engine work when cold?

Runs fine when cold Warm engine idles rough and stalls. Runs fine when cold The majority of idle issues occurring after battery disconnection can be resolved with a throttle cleaning. When the battery is disconnected the computer loses it’s adaptation for the idle air bypass and the idle air control valve resets to it’s default position.

Why does my car not start when the engine is hot?

If not starting means the engine won’t turn over once the engine is hot, your starter is overheating. If you have headers or a bad exhaust leak, this will sometimes cause the trouble you’re describing.

Why does my Chevy truck not start when it gets cold?