Why does my 93 K5 Blazer not start?

My 93 k5 blazer 5.7 will start and run fine when the engine is cold. After it warms up it dies. Try to start it again and it sounds like it tries to start then the starter will bog and sometimes it turns over fine but just won’t start until it cools down. I found broken ground wire.

What kind of problems does a Chevy Blazer have?

I have a 1974 Blazer with a 305 in it, I just replaced spark plugs, cap, rotor, wires, fuel filter, some hoses and PCV valve. It starts up strong, runs fine for a bit – drive it around the neighborhood – then once I come to a stop it basically dies on me, sometimes it will start right back up again – sometimes it will just crank and crank.

How does a Chevy Blazer start and stall?

One end is a snap or quick disconnect that you squeeze the 2 tabs and it pulls off (after pressure released). The other end requires 2 open end wrenches. The bracket it is in is held on by one 13mm bolt to the frame that has to be taken off to get the filter out of the bracket and the lines are simply snapped in to the top of that bracket.

Are there any problems with the Chevy 4.3 Vortec engine?

The 4.3 Vortec engines made from 1996-2002 (L35 and LF6) have been reported to have engine knock problems. In a properly functioning engine, fuel burns in even pockets instead of all at once. The pockets burn in even timing, in sync with engine cycles. Engine knock occurs when the fuel burns unevenly and out of sync with the engine cycles.

What causes a Chevy 4.3 engine to stall?

Lack of oil will cause a knocking sound in the engine, stalling, poor acceleration and eventually engine break down. Lack of transmission fluid, battery fluids, radiator and cooling system fluids can all cause symptoms that mimic bad idle air control valves and throttle control switches.

Why is my Chevy Blazer stalling and stalling?

Check/clean EGR. This does have the newer style injection so could be fuel pump heats up and pressure drops – have to test at test port. Coil could be failing due to overheating due to ignition module never shutting off so always a low voltage to it.

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

Unplug wire from coil to disturber and crank engine see spark at coil what is wrong please help When you try to start running the engine or press start, the vehicle won’t turn on. The engine simply turns but it does not work as it should. Check the ignition module, located in the distrbutor and check as well the sparking.

Why does my C / K C10 stop running?

I have a 1984 c10 with a 85-86 Trans am 305 motor that was running ok this morning, well tell me why when I go try to turn it back on few hours later starter starts making grinding noise and is unable to turn the engine just my luck so I go to the auto parts store pick up a new starter slap it in and go to turn the ignition and NOTHING happens …

What’s the difference between no start and no crank?

It’s important to know that a no crank and a no start condition are not the same thing since this article only concentrates on testing a no start condition. In layman’s terms, a No Start Condition means that your vehicle’s starter motor is cranking the engine but the engine is not starting.

Why does my Chevy truck stall at idle?

Filter is not that old, and if plugged or if pressure regulator is malfunctioning, why do I never see fuel pressure at throttle body so much as waver lower than 12psi? Also, many times the lean condition will start just off idle so bad so that truck wil fall flat on its face and stall.

Why is my Chevy 4.3 engine still running?

Checking your vehicle’s fluid levels is always a good idea to maintain the overall longevity of the engine. Once you have ruled out all the basics, you can go back to what the Chevy 4.3 engine is known for: bad idle air control valves and throttle control switches.

Why does my Chevy Blazer turn but not start?

Fuel filter Door Battery Wiring Sensors Gauges So every day when I first start to crank my blazer, (2001 Chevy blazer 2wd, 2door, 4.3) the motor will turn and turn but not start. If I spray starting fluid through breather and try to start it will crank and run until I cut it off.

What causes the Check Engine light to turn off at idle?

At idle, the ECM will not get the correct information and the throttle will variate randomly causing idle surges. The check engine light will randomly turn on and off even if the car is running smoothly without any jerks and stalling.

Can a 93 K5 Blazer 5.7 start when cold?

When does a 2001 Blazer start to bog down?

I have a 2001 Blazer, last week as I was climbing a hill I attempted to accelerate and heard a “pop” and my engine started to bog down. Over this last week the bogging down has got progressively worse but only happens when you attempt to accelerate.

Why does my Chevy Blazer not go over 20 mph?

Won’t go over 20 mph. Starts right up. New plugs and wires. Never really cuts off. Runs hot but not extremely. Mass air flow is usually an intermitant problem. This sounds more like a stopped up catylist converter. take the cat off and run it, see if it gets hot, most likely that will be the problem]

Where is the po300 code on a Chevy Blazer?

Or PO300 (Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire) code. Both of these problems have symptoms you’ve described. The first (Mass Air Flow) is located on the air breather intake (looks like a honey Comb). If not that code then your problem is most likely the cheap plastic distributor that GM installed for that year.

How can you tell if your Blazer engine is bad?

There are several warning signs that the engine on your Blazer isn’t working. The most famous sign of a malfunctioning engine is a loud knocking sound. Another telltale sign of a possibly defective engine is oil spots on the ground underneath your parked vehicle. If you see steam coming from your engine, something is leaking and needs repair.

Where can I get a new Chevy Blazer engine?

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When to use AutoZone’s OBD2 diagnostic tool?

Code Reader. When you detect there’s a problem with your vehicle, turn to AutoZone to help you pinpoint the issue. With our wide variety of code readers, you can get to the root of the problem in no time. Our OBD2 scanners and other diagnostic tools also help you keep track of your previous vehicle repairs. Next time your engine throws

Why does my car starter not crank when it’s Hot?

If your starter easily cranks a cold engine, but “drags” or cranks very slowly when hot, there may be a “heat soak” problem. Before you condemn the starter as bad, you should perform a system diagnosis of the battery, cables and starter.

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.

What kind of engine does a Chevy Blazer have?

My2002 chevy 2 door blazer automatic transmission does the same thing,have replaced fuel pump fuel filter mounted in center of left frame middle area. New distributor and cap completely. Also a new battery. Full tune up. But havent done anything with sensors yet.

Why does my car not turn on when I start it?

When you try to start running the engine or press start, the vehicle won’t turn on. The engine simply turns but it does not work as it should. Check the ignition module, located in the distrbutor and check as well the sparking. I’ve already found the problem.

What causes hesitation and surging on Blazer 4.3L?

Fix Hesitation and surging on Blazer 4.3L If you have Hesitation and surging on Blazer 4.3L and it’s driving like a dog—poor acceleration, hesitation, or a surge and you suspect a fuel problem, you may be partially right.

What are the symptoms of a Chevy Vortec engine problem?

Symptoms of Failing Idle Control Valve and Throttle Position Sensor 1 Rough idling 2 Engine stalling 3 Hesitation during acceleration 4 Hard shifting and lack of power 5 Lack of accelerator responsiveness 6 P0122 engine code (TPS sensor)

Why is my Blazer 4.3L driving like a dog?

If you have Hesitation and surging on Blazer 4.3L and it’s driving like a dog—poor acceleration, hesitation, or a surge and you suspect a fuel problem, you may be partially right. But before you start replacing really expensive components like the fuel pump, try this: Disconnect the electrical connector to the MAF sensor and take it for a drive.

How long does a Chevy 4.3L Vortec engine last?

3 vortec is a very strong and reliable motor, proven by it being the longest lasting production vortec engine. Generally, these engines are extremely capable of lasting up to 300,000 miles.

What causes a truck engine to not start?

If it is telling the ECM that your engine is cold but it is really warm, it can cause it to run poorly. Usually, if the ECT sensor was bad, the truck would restart after the engine cooled down. I wonder if the cat is plugged. You should remove the 02 sensor from the exhaust manifold and try to start it. You may have some kind of heat soak issue.

What does it mean when your car won’t start?

Today, I first drove it at 8pm, and the problem happened. A couple months ago, after driving for about 30 minutes or so, the engine would make a “Pfft” noise and would start popping and I would have to drive with 2 feet to keep the engine running. Did you do any testing, when the vehicle refused to start?

What to do when your Chevy Blazer wont start?

Aby codes (SES light on) and if so post them. No codes come up until after it happens then it comes up oxygen sensers port 1 and port 2. You can step on the gas and the engine just bogs it has absolutely no power . Put the car in neutral ( while still moving ) count to 3 and restart and have all the power you want.

Why does my Chevy Trailblazer keep stalling out?

If your Chevy Trailblazer’s engine timing is off, it’s going to stall out, misfire, and altogether not run properly. Here are some of the more common causes of an engine timing problem:

Why is the radio not working on my 2005 TrailBlazer?

Also the radio control **** to turn channels or volume and on and off won’t work the radio and cd will switch back and forth,, what could could cause this — 2005 trailblazer. You may need a new radio. It would have to checked out to be sure.

What causes a bad throttle position sensor on a trailblazer?

Here’s a great article on diagnosing a bad throttle position sensor from cars direct. MAF/MAP Sensors – These sensors are responsible for air measurement. When they go bad, your Trailblazer may not be letting in the right amount of air for a quality air/fuel mixture. Here’s more on diagnosing a bad mass airflow sensor .

Do you need Spotless throttle bodies on a trailblazer?

The Trailblazer throttle bodies need to be near spotless for it to make a difference. All inside and behind the throttle blade, etc. Yes i removed it and cleaned it spotless, you could eat off it.

Can a bad check engine light be a bad TPS?

The check engine light will randomly turn on and off even if the car is running smoothly without any jerks and stalling. This is often the first ever symptom of a bad TPS. Using a code reader, you should be able to confirm whether a faulty TPS is the culprit or a different component.

Why does my 350 engine die while driving?

Supposedly a different 350 engine and transmission was put in a couple years ago. This problem has been going on for 2 weeks. I’ll start the car up and it runs just fine, no problems. After driving for about 20 minutes, the engine will die while driving, and will not start back up until the next day.

1996 Chevy Blazer. 6 cylinder engine. While driving on the highway my Chevrolet Blazers engine just shut off. I pull over, wait a minute, then start the engine and continue down the highway again. A minute later the engine shuts off again. This happens 7 or 8 times.

Why does my 2005 Chevy Trailblazer die at idle?

Clean it thoroughly and then take it on a test drive. Once the idle is re-learned, your problem will be solved. Also the radio control **** to turn channels or volume and on and off won’t work the radio and cd will switch back and forth,, what could could cause this — 2005 trailblazer.

Why does my 1993 Chevy TBI stall at idle?

Timing is steady and not jumping all over. It is a fuel issue. The only code that ever sets is a P044, lean exhaust, and the exhaust is really lean. We have swapped PCM/PROM with a same year Suburban, no change. Both vehicles run the same as this did using the other’s PCM.

Why does my car stall when turning in drive?

It is the fuel pump, which must have a minimum of 75 to 95 psi. The engine stalls when braking or turning the car. Your engine stalls because your IAC valve is not compensating the right rpm. Does it stall when braking or turning in Drive?

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??

Why is my 4 wheel drive Chevy Trailblazer not working?

My husband was driving our 2005 Chevy Trailblazer, and when he went to change the switch into four-wheel drive, the switch wouldn’t budge. Instead, it broke off–through no fault of my husband I’m told–and the 4×4 service light popped on.

Why does my GM 4.3L engine not start?

No Start Condition Basics There are three very basic components that the engine, in your GM vehicle, needs to start and they are: Air, Fuel and Spark. When your 4.3L, 5.0L or 5.7L GM vehicle cranks but does not start, it’s because one of these components is missing from the mix.

Why does my 94 S10 Blazer not start?

Looking at the contacts in the fuse box for the fuse, the contacts on one side are shiney, while on the other side sort of a dark dull brass look, obvious color difference. So I installed a new fuse. I then tryed to start the car, and it started right up.

Why does my Honda Blazer not start up?

Took it for a 10 mile drive, parked the car, went shopping, when I came out the Blazer started right up. Drove it home and parked it. Tommorrow will be the big test, if it starts up, and I do think it will, all my recent starting problems were due to a bad distributor rotor.

How can I tell if my blazer has a spark or not?

I pulled the fuse, it looked like it was the factory original. Looking at the contacts in the fuse box for the fuse, the contacts on one side are shiney, while on the other side sort of a dark dull brass look, obvious color difference. So I installed a new fuse.

Why does my 93 K5 Blazer not start?