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How often does a GMC Truck die at idle?

How often does a GMC Truck die at idle?

I should add that when revving the engine in neutral at a constant 2500 rpms it will sound nice and constant and then sound like for a split second power was lost. This is so short that the rpm needle hardly drops any when it’s back up to the constant 2500 rpm. This happens every 2-3 seconds while holding the revs constant and the truck is warm.

How often does a GMC Yukon engine die?

Engine cranks, briefly… Engine cranks, briefly starts and then dies. The engine cranks over, the engine will start and within one second the engine dies. This occurs once every other month. Took it to dealer for a major tune up and it still happens.

What happens when you turn off the gas in a GMC Truck?

If I tap the gas while the fluctuating is happening it goes away for about 10-20 seconds. So I wasn’t suspicious of fuel pressure, then later checked it and I have a steady 10psi from the moment I turn the key until a few seconds after it dies so the fuel pump is good.

What kind of truck starts and then dies?

Forgot to mention this is a 1995 K1500 5.7 with TBI. When it first start if you give it some gas dose it stay runing?? My 2001 suburban did this it would start and die.

I should add that when revving the engine in neutral at a constant 2500 rpms it will sound nice and constant and then sound like for a split second power was lost. This is so short that the rpm needle hardly drops any when it’s back up to the constant 2500 rpm. This happens every 2-3 seconds while holding the revs constant and the truck is warm.

What does it mean when engine bogs down at idle?

Also, when you say “bogs down”. If you are in the water, at idle, but in gear, and you absolutely hammer the throttle. Does the engine just bog and cough and back fire and not pickup rpms, or pick them up slowly?

Why does my MerCruiser die when I shift to idle?

Sounds like you may have a shift cable that is bad. If that is the case, it is activating the shift interrupt when going into gear and causing the engine to die. Have someone look at the switch to see if it is engaging when you shift. You may have other problems as well, but that is where I suggest you start looking.

What kind of engine stalls when shifting to idle?

Mercruiser 5.7 engine stalls when when shifting to idle or gear. Will not restart I recently purchased a 95 Larson Escapade with a carburated mercruiser 5.7 engine and mercruiser out drive.

Also, when you say “bogs down”. If you are in the water, at idle, but in gear, and you absolutely hammer the throttle. Does the engine just bog and cough and back fire and not pickup rpms, or pick them up slowly?

Sounds like you may have a shift cable that is bad. If that is the case, it is activating the shift interrupt when going into gear and causing the engine to die. Have someone look at the switch to see if it is engaging when you shift. You may have other problems as well, but that is where I suggest you start looking.

Can a bad throttle position sensor cause idle surging?

Idle surging can be caused due to other issues in the car, but if it happens in conjunction with other throttle position sensor symptoms, the culprit is often the TPS. At idle, the ECM will not get the correct information and the throttle will variate randomly causing idle surges. 3) Check Engine Light

Mercruiser 5.7 engine stalls when when shifting to idle or gear. Will not restart I recently purchased a 95 Larson Escapade with a carburated mercruiser 5.7 engine and mercruiser out drive.

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