Is the 1998 K 1500 hard to start?

Not open for further replies. i am working on a 1998 k 1500 5.7 the truck is very hard to start but when it does it runs fine.. good power and will start fine afterwards,,the problem i am having is when it sits for 2 days then once again it is very hard to start…

Is the K3500 7.4 Vortec a stock Cam?

Yes it doesn’t have any cats, it does not have any O2 Sims. My weekend project is to turn some on the life, the spark plug defouler at the local auto parts store are too thin. Yes it is the stock cam.

What to do if your K3500 has power loss?

If it has a cooler than stock thermostat or a temp sensor that is reading low the PCM should add fuel. It may even pull timing to get the engine up to temp as well. That probably wouldn’t help you rough idle symptom but it is worth a shot since it seems like you’ve covered everything else.

What are symptoms of bad crankshaft position sensor?

Problems with the crankshaft position sensor will often present as problems with engine timing. If you think your sensor has failed, here are some common symptoms of a bad crankshaft sensor that can help you in determining whether or not it has failed. As the engine speeds up, there needs to be adjustments to spark timing and fuel injection.

What’s the temp on a 1998 K3500 scanner?

Thank you for the reply, My scanner shows the temperature running at 194 degrees. The only code it throws is knock sensor bank 1 fault.

Why does my GMC Suburban not start up?

It shoued DTC 15 open circuit in coolant temp sensor, 22 something about the throttle position sensor and 54 which is fuel pump circuit low voltage. BTW, I found out the truck will start if I keep the gas pedal to the floor when cranking, however the engine just dies as soon as I let off the pedal.

How many volts does GMC Suburban 5.7 have?

Map sensor is showing… 1.15 Volts with 20 PSI vacuum. Sensor maintained the 1.15 psi for over 2 minutes and the voltage went up to 1.17 towards the middle of two minutes, however the voltage never dropped until I released the pressure. Coolant temperature sensor showed…

What is signal wire on GMC Suburban 5.7?

The signal wire goes from 0.51 volts at an idle to 4.56 volts at wide open throttle. Oil pressure sensor tan middle wire shows a good ground. Grey wire show 8.75 volts and the red wire shows 12.37 volts. If I jump the two end wires together the fuel pump runs constantly however, this time is wont start.

Can a 1999 Chevy c1500 / k1500 start?

Hi, our 1999 CHEVROLET C1500/K1500 is having the same issue. After sittiing for a few hours, we have to crank it and eventually put a little gas or tarting fluid in the throttle body for our truck to start but runs and drives fine once it does start and will start right up after only sitting for about an hour or so. 205 people found this helpful.

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.

Is the 98 Chevy 5.7 misfire running right?

I have a 98 chevy 1500 5.7. The truck doesnt run right at all. Msifres bad under acceleration. Idle ok when misses when reving and accelerating. I did a full tune up including plugs, wires, cap rotor and a new distributor. With key on i have about 60psi fuel pressure but idleing i only had 50psi.

Do you need cap and wires on a Chevy Suburban?

Just a note if you happen to check back, rule of thumb with this style gm ign. Ever 50 – 70,000 kms you’ll need cap, rotor & wires. very expensive and a big pain. I have a 5.7 litre chevy suburban 1996.

How long does it take to fire a hard start Chevy?

Good Morning island auto, well your mention of that kind of pressure does sound a bit high, but the gauge you are using may have an error, generally even if the fuel did drain back to the tank it only takes a few seconds to be replenished and even if the system contains air, I would expect some firing to happen initially.

Why does my Silverado 1500 engine not start?

Restarting the engine from this state may be difficult. The fuel can vaporise due to being heated by the engine, by the local climate or due to a lower boiling point at high altitude. A vapor lock is more likely to develop when the vehicle is in traffic because the under-hood temperature tends to rise.

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.

Why does my car not start when I turn the key?

This condition is usually due a failed fuel pump, a failed ignition coil, a failed ignition control module, a failed crank sensor, etc… that lets the engine crank (turn over) but does not let it start. A No Crank Condition means that the engine is not turning over when you turn the key to crank the engine.

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 makes a Chevy 1500 turn over and stall?

What happens is the passlock sensor creates a certain voltage reading under 5 volts & the PCM has to learn that voltage or it will start & stall until it does. The passlock sensor voltage reading has changed & you can relearn it to the PCM & you can start the truck again.

What to do if your truck won’t start?

Fuel pump is running it’s little heart out, starter is trying its hardest, but the truck just will not fire up till it damn well feels like it. I’ve already replaced both the cam and crank sensors, new fuel pump and filter as of 3 months ago, and new wires and plugs as of 2 months ago.

What does intermittent no start mean on a car?

Share it! An intermittent no-start condition references any time where starting is possible sometimes, and other times the engine will not start. This implies that the difference between starting and failure to start is not understood.

Why does my car have a hard time starting?

As you know, a liquid cannot flow quickly if it is condensed. In that case, the engine has to push around a lot to spin and start because not much oil can get into the fuel line and the engine. You will need to change the oil filter regularly too if you do not want your car has a hard time starting.

Why is my Toyota Tacoma hard to start?

Q3: “ Toyota Tacoma starting problems – It’s incredibly hard to start when the outside air is hot.” A: For the hot start, hold the gas pedal to the floor while you turn the key to see if that does anything. If it helps then you may have a leaking fuel pressure regulator or fuel injector sending fuel into the intake on hot shut down.

Why is my Honda Fit hard to start?

Q4: “ Honda Fit starting problems – Today, i put the key in and it wouldn’t turn…took 35 minutes of trying (tried both keys i had for the car) before i could start it. had this happen a couple of times before but usually got it in three or four tries. i was ready to have the thing towed back to the dealership…any thoughts?”

What happens to the crank sensor on a GMC?

The crankshaft sensor on GMC vehicles is synced to the powertrain control module, or PCM. When the crank sensor is replaced, it must be resynced to the PCM. Without resyncing, the PCM cannot properly determine the position of the crankshaft.

Why is the compression on my hard start so low?

The compression will improve with thermal increase after it has been running, plus oil residue is greater. It may be simply at the point where compression is just too low. I notice your nickname is “Island” you wouldn’t be in a place with a salty misty spray kind of atmosphere by any chance.

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.

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 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 car to have a hard start?

As mentioned previously on this site, some people have experienced where only 5 to 10 PSI low caused starting problems on higher pressure systems. But this problem clears when the vehicle has been run, so that makes that kind of thing less probable.

Can a 1997 Chevy c1500 5.7L start?

1997 Chevy C1500, 2WD, 5.7L won’t start – cranks fine. No codes – good fuel pressure ( 60+ psi – new pump), good spark, 1997 Chevy C1500, 2WD, 5.7L wont start – cranks fine. No… It will not start. I changed the fuel filter and fuel pump It will not start.

Is the 1998 Chevy Silverado 5.7L hard to start?

Hello all, My 1998 chevy silverado 5.7L Vortec used to start as soon as you bump the key, and now it is hard to start (mainly when its cold) it takes several cranks of the engine to start and after truck warms up its okay, usually in the morning or if the truck sits for several hours after running. (i.e.

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.

How to fix a hard start on a Chevy 5.7?

Try turning the key on, wait 5 to 10 seconds – then crank. We have a 5.7 that if you just crank, it cranks for the 10 seconds. If you turn the key on and wait the few seconds, then crank it it catches immediately. When warm, catches immediately – its only with the cold start. Lol, its the only problem a 11 year old truck has.

How can you tell if your car has a starter problem?

Like most components in a vehicle, wear and tear will eventually get the best of the starter motor. When you turn the key in the ignition and nothing happens, then you’ll know you have a starter problem. If you see dimmed lights after turning the key, the car may start but it will be very slow to do so.

Why is my car so hard to start in cold weather?

The problem likely pertains to something wrong with one of the many electrical components in your vehicle or maybe even the motor oil. Keep reading to see the main causes of a car or truck that’s difficult to start, especially in cold weather. There are many things that can cause an engine to be hard to start, especially in cold weather.

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…

What should I do if my long crank wont start?

Just a recap of what you should do first to determine if your long crank before starting is fuel related or not. First, before you try cranking the engine over, turn the ignition key to the run position then back off without cranking the starter.

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

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What should I do before cranking the engine over?

First, before you try cranking the engine over, turn the ignition key to the run position then back off without cranking the starter. What this will do is run the fuel pump and in most cases, you will be able to hear the fuel pump running. Do this 3 to 4 times before you try starting it.

Is the 1998 K 1500 hard to start?