Why does my Silverado start with a jump?

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!!! You need to load test battery to begin with. If it will start with a jump it is most likely the battery. Not sure I follow everything there but first if you jump it off then the solenoid has to be working. You could have a bad connection to the battery post itself or a bad or weak battery.

Why does my GMC Sierra 1500 not start?

Happened before, I gave it air, it started, thought bad filters, then noticed no umph in acceleration, leads me fuel line or bad plugs, not burning fuel. Checked carb, It’s not wet this time, leads me to fuel.

Why does my Truck need a jump to start?

Why does my truck need a jump to start, when the battery is good?? all my grounds are tight than i can tell. i found two grounds: one from someplace behind engine and connected to firewall area.

How does the starter work on a GMC Sierra?

The starter in your GMC Sierra is dependent on three pieces of equipment. First, the ignition switch sends electrical current from the battery to the starter solenoid. The solenoid then forces the gear in the starter housing to engage the engine. When the starter motor turns on and spins the gear, the engine roars to life.

What kind of engine does a 1995 GMC have?

I have a 1995 GMC that I have owned since new. It has 212,000 miles on it, a 305 TBI, and a manual five speed. It started running bad all at once. It idles rough, at different speeds and never settles down, (between 900 and 1300 rpm. It smells like raw gas, smokes, and has no power to get started from a stop.

What to do if your GMC Sierra won’t start?

Let sit for awhile, turn key, won’t start, turn key off, turn key again, starts up and runs great. A week later, same issue. I went to work everything great, went to go home, wouldn’t start. Tried to turn key a few times, won’t start, let sit about 15 min., turned key, started up. Stop to get gas 15 min. later, wouldn’t start. Stranded for 2 hours.

What kind of starter does a GMC Sierra use?

Drove home, 78 miles worth, ran like a champ, no issues. 5.7; TBI 350; 2WD ;A/T; w/AC. Any suggestions? 38 people found this helpful. What about the starter. You would think, if it was the starter, it wouldn’t start after many attempts. It did and then ran perfectly. Need more solutions 35 people found this helpful. Your starter should be good.

Why does my car run after I start it up?

One potential problem that could arise is the inability to control the fuel injection system correctly. This might cause problems keeping the car running after you start it up.

Why does my Silverado Sierra not start up?

You could have a bad connection to the battery post itself or a bad or weak battery. Have you fully charged the battery on a charger overnight or several hours. Have someone crankcase it while you check the voltage with a meter.

Why does my bike starter keep clicking repeatedly?

Anyway I came back to the house and hooked my battery charger straight to the power and ground battery cables on the bike and set it to the 50 amp position on the charger for starting and gave it a go. Still same thing charger just clicks repeatedly. It has the power for sure because that charger can start a car.

Why is the solenoid on my starter just clicking?

If the solenoid on the starter is just clicking Id first make sure the connection from the battery to the starter is good, tight and clean. Starters draw a lot of amps and if the power isnt there it aint turning over. If thats not it Id be looking into a new starter.

What causes a car to click when trying to start?

1 Battery Drained. First, did you leave the headlights or an interior light on, or something else that drained the battery while you were sleeping? 2 Cables, Connections and Corrosion. Second, check the clamps for the cables connected to the battery. 3 Bad Battery. 4 Alternator Issues. 5 Starter Motor.

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 the starter is going bad?

It is possible the starter is going bad (the solenoid portion of it). Thanks for the response. The battery terminals are tight and clean. my brother got the starter bench tested at Oreilly’s and it checked out just fine. It’s almost like the engine is seized (i know it’s not though).

What to do if your Chevy Silverado 1500 wont start?

If you get into your Silverado 1500, turn the key, and your car doesn’t start (you may hear nothing or a clicking sound from the engine bay), you have a dead battery and need a jump-start. Check to see if you left your headlights or an interior light on and turn the switch off.

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.

How to get a Chevy Silverado to crank over?

1 Turn OFF the ignition. 2 Disconnect the power train control module (PCM) harness connector. 3 Connect a test lamp between the Crank Voltage circuit of the PCM harness and a good ground. 4 With the transmission in park, or clutch pedal pressed, turn the ignition switch to the START position.

What causes a Chevy Silverado to not start?

There are really two main ways that a vehicle will not start. The first and most common is when it won’t turn over. This just means that the engine doesn’t move when you turn the key. The second way that your Silverado won’t start is when the engine turns when you engage the starter, but it won’t fire and run on its own.

What kind of engine does a 2003 Silverado have?

Here’s the kicker…..I put the new one in and the truck started right up and we thought it was fixed, my son drove the truck and it ran fine, but when he returned home, it wouldn’t keep running after he would try to start it again, no matter how many times we tried.

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).

Why does my truck need a jump to start, when the battery is good?? all my grounds are tight than i can tell. i found two grounds: one from someplace behind engine and connected to firewall area.

Is it dangerous to connect a jumper cable to a car battery?

Connecting jumper cables improperly is not only dangerous but will prevent a successful jump-start, even if the battery hasn’t completely discharged. And all jumper-cables are not made the same.

Why are my jumper cables not working properly?

And all jumper-cables are not made the same. Jumper cables that are too long, or not heavy enough, have excessive internal resistance or cannot carry sufficient current may not work when you need them. So invest in a set of quality jumper cables. Sorry, the video player failed to load.

What kind of jumper cables do I need for a Honda Civic?

If you are driving a Honda Civic, jumper cables rated 400 (A), will allow more than enough power to jump-start your car. Conversely, a large V-8 pickup truck will require more amperage to turn the engine over. So, you will need a set of jumper cables rated 800 (A), in order for your jump to be successful.

How many jumper cables do I need for a Toyota Tacoma?

To be safe, for a small pickup truck (i.e. Toyota Tacoma), a 600 (A) set of jumper cables would be a safer bet. Can I Have too much Amperage?

What to look for in a jumper cable?

There are basically four things to consider when choosing the best set of jumper cables for you: 1 The gauge of the wire 2 The length of the cables 3 The material of the clip 4 The type of insulation

Why do jumper cables need to be insulated?

In colder climates, this is important because the cables can get brittle if left out in the cold temperatures. So, if it’s ten degrees outside and you unroll your jumper cables, you could risk actually breaking the wire. Good insulation will protect the wire from this.