Why does my truck not start without starting fluid?

It turned out that i broke a small tab off of the distributor when i was replacing the cap…. that sucked, got a new distributor and was extra careful and it runs great now Well I Guess Ill Replace The Fuel Pump Beacuse I Have A Brand New Fuel Injector And Fuel Filter On It

How can I tell if my car starter is running?

Next check for ground at the starter relay control. The relay should only get ground from the PCM when the ignition switch is in the START position. If you find ground in the RUN position, check the ignition switch wiring for your year, model/engine the START wire is NOT hot while the switch is in the RUN position.

Why does my Ford starter keep running even after I Turn Off the engine?

Some Ford owners encounter a situation where the starter run continuously or keeps running even after the engine has started and even after they’ve removed the key from the ignition. At first, this may make you think the starter drive is binding. Or you may think you have a bad starter relay.

What kind of starting fluid should I use?

Be easy with the starting fluid, as the motor becomes addicted to the ether (starting fluid). Be easy with the starting fluid, as the motor becomes addicted to the ether (starting fluid). Click to expand…

Why does my 350 Chevy truck not start?

350 chevy truck cranks but won’t start – Maintenance/Repairs – Car Talk Community Truck ran fine with no indication of problem. When outside temp. dropped in teens one morning it wouldn’t start.

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.

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.

What to do if your Vortec won’t start?

96 Chevy C1500 5.7L Vortec Truck won’t start, Replaced Fuel Pump, Filter & Has Spark. Hey everyone, I have a 1996 Chevy C1500 with a 5.7L Vortec, I got the truck recently and was told it just needed a Fuel pump, I replaced the Fuel pump, and the Filter, also the pump turns on and there is fuel up at the rail, I pushed the pin and it shot right out.

What kind of engine won’t start unless you spray starter fluid?

Cars A-Z Engine will crank but won’t start unless you spray starter fluid in it Maintenance/Repairs dodge, ram1500 Ramprobs October 11, 2016, 7:27pm #1 Okay so I have a 2004 Dodge Ram Hemi, the truck was running fine all this weekend and was fine this morning.

What should I do if my engine won’t start?

Not sure if your truck uses one though. But if it does, and it is part of a fuel return system which returns unneeded fuel rail fuel back to the tank, ask your mechanic to remove the vacuum hose connected to it (which goes to the intake manifold) and check for any fuel inside. There shouldn’t be any.

Can a diesel engine start on a quick start?

Over the years, I have seen a few engines badly damaged from this quick start method. If the engine has the proper compression, the proper cranking speed and the proper amount of fuel injected at the proper time, the engine will start. Before a technician can start on any diagnostic problem, he or she needs to be aware of how the system works.

Can a bad fuel pump start a truck?

Yes and have nothing. Well getting to start by adding fuel to the throttle body is not going to turn on some special switch that will send a signal to the pump and injectors. I’m sure you probably just have a bad fuel pump that doesn’t have enough pressure or volume to start the truck, but at running speed can keep up.

Why does my Ford F150 not start up?

STARTING PROBLEM I have a 2000 ford f150 5.4L the truck cranks but will not start some times. if i spray starter fliud into the booster in will start up. but other times the truck will start then just idle off. There is good fuel psi, just changed the fuel pump relay. the problem stop for a while then started again.

Why does my Chevy S-10 not start up?

Once the truck starts and is running you can remove the jumper to the fuel pump and it will continue to run. The only thing i can think of is that you are not getting the priming signal to the fuel pump, that the ECM if faulty. It turns over fine.

Why does my car not start when I push the start button?

False input or lack of input from sensors like the crankshaft position sensor (CKP) or camshaft position sensor (CPS) can prevent the engine from starting. Also, a bad throttle position sensor (TPS) may cut off the spark to the cylinders.

Why does my Chevy C / K 1500 not start?

FYI – If the pass lock isn’t working properly, the computer will not keep the fuel pump on when the key is turned to start and released. 72 people found this helpful. Note: If the battery dies or is disconnected, or the computer is disconnected, this procedure may have to be repeated.

What’s the fuel pressure on a 1996 Chevy c1500?

I stuck a fuel pressure gauge on the fuel rail port and was reading about 50 psi. Unfortunately, as high as that sounds, the injectors won’t even open until you are at about 60 psi.

What kind of pump does a 96 Silverado use?

I have a 96 Silverado 1500, and it did the exact same thing. It would fire with starting fluid after a line, filter, relay and pump replacement. It turned out the pump I put in was for a 96 C1500, which has a throttle body system and the pump only produced 20-30psi.

I stuck a fuel pressure gauge on the fuel rail port and was reading about 50 psi. Unfortunately, as high as that sounds, the injectors won’t even open until you are at about 60 psi.

Why does my 96 Chevy Express van not start?

Also had a similar issue spin and no start with a 96 Chevy Express Van with the 5.7L. This vehicles issue turned out to be a shorted pink wire in the wiring harness that runs up the passenger side of the block. The vehicle had died while driving several times and wouldn’t start. Then, finally after blowing a couple fuses, would start at all.

Why does my Ford F-150 won’t start?

Sometimes it will start and sometimes it won’t. I was thinking it was the fuel pump driver, only to find out there isn’t one on my vehicle. Last night I tried to start it but it wouldn’t until I sprayed starting fluid into it. It started but won’t stay running unless I keep using starting fluid.

Is there no fuel from injectors to start truck?

No fuel from injectors to start truck. When I try and start my 93 Chevy Cheyenne k3500 no fuel come out of the injectors. If I use starting fluid the truck starts and the injectors work great. Has died a couple times while driving, but mostly runs fine and then won’t start one turned off.

Can a fuel pump be used to start a car?

When starting fluid is used, the car will start and then run fine. Once you shut it off then try to start it, same thing. The fuel pump turns on when key is in on position. Holding pedal down to try and clear flood does nothing.

What causes a ram truck to not start?

First off, let’s get this out of the way, Ram trucks NEVER had the best luck with lift pumps. A lack of lift pump flow will not only cause a no start issue, but depending on how it failed, can cause other issues that we will discuss further into this post. The factory lift pumps on the 2003-2007 Cummins produce a dismal 10-11.5 PSI at idle.

What to do if your Cummins truck won’t start?

The best way to check your fuel pressure is to install an inline pressure gauge before the injection pump. But we understand that in many instances when your truck won’t start, you simply don’t have the time or resources to collect the parts and tools to accomplish this.

Why does my GMC Sierra engine not start?

It seems this can also be caused by faulty APP (Accelerator Pedal Position) sensor. First I would check the INJ1 and INJ2 fuses in the under the hood fuse box.

What’s the fuel pressure on a GMC Sierra?

Fuel pressure is good, 58 psi and holds around 50 psi after key is turned off It has spark as evidenced by putting an old spark plug into a spark plug wire and grounding the plug

What kind of truck is a 2001 GMC Sierra?

I have a 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 5.3l that I bought used with only 80k miles on it. This truck starts then immediately stalls. Here is a list of things that I have replaced to no avail.

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.

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.

Fuel pressure is good, 58 psi and holds around 50 psi after key is turned off It has spark as evidenced by putting an old spark plug into a spark plug wire and grounding the plug

What should I do if my truck won’t start?

If that brings no joy, a fuel pressure test is probably next. Edit: If you feel lucky, it cold be the fuel pressure regulator too. Not sure if your truck uses one though.

Why does my truck not start without starting fluid?