I have been at the gas pump, or come out of a store or my house and try to restart my truck after it has been running awhile, and it has to totally cool down before it will start most times.....Anybody have any ideas?
2006-09-07 16:11:22 · 19 answers · asked by Laura 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The engine won't turn over, not even a sound, but the guages will go up to normal when I turn the key over.
2006-09-07 16:35:26 · update #1
before you go crazy changing fuel pumps and starters take a look at the the wires and connectors to the starter..If the wires are looking green and corroded..or the copper connectors look corroded change them and then try it out
2006-09-15 13:09:18 · answer #1 · answered by iusedtohavehair 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of B.S. answers shown above. The ECM or ignition system has nothing to do with the symptoms she mentioned. She turns the key and, nothing, no clicks, no cranking. Could only be the solenoid for the started. This is basically a high power electric switch that supplies huge amounts of power to the started motor. Since that doesn't happen, the solenoid must be the problem. The key switch is not strong enough to supply battery power directly to the starter, thats why they use solenoids. Since it works fine when cooled off, we can assume that the rest of the wiring is ok. And considering that the thing runs fine even when it's already hot, we can also assume that the ECM and ignition system are fully operational. Solenoids are not very expensive,(less than $50), but labor might run 1-2 hours.
Good luck!!!
2006-09-15 11:39:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it overheating? If so, most vehicles won't start when their overheated. Or is possibly the starter being overheated because someone removed the heat sheild thinking it was put there just for looks? The only other alternative is the "ICM" which has a break where as when the engine gets warm the breakage in the wire expands and won't allow contact. This is the "electronic control module" located in the distributor that is famous among chevy problems for ignition failure. Cost about $15-20 and if your mechanically inclined takes about 10-15 minutes to install.
If none of the above applies, you need to see your mechanic for a diagnostic reveiw.
2006-09-15 05:13:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the fuel pump is going or gone.. there's couple ways to determine that ... take the air cleaner lid off and look down the throttle body you'll see the two injectors on top pointing down.have an assistant try to start the truck and see if there is and thing squirting down into the t/b if there is than fuel is not the problem the EGR may need to be replaced.once it gets hot it starts to stick the other the other way to see if the fuel pump is energizing is to have an assistant try to start the truck and you stand by the fuel filler neck.. open it up and take the gas cap off and listen for a whirling sound it sounds crazy but it works if you hear it than its good. or if your good hook up a fuel pressure Gauge to the t/b and see if you have pressure it should be about 50-60 at start up and run at 40-65 psi
2006-09-13 17:44:30 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the starter heat shield is missing or the starter is worn over the years, the heat from the engine has expanded the internals of the starter and has to wait until your engine and starter cool down. Sounds like it needs to be replaced.
2006-09-13 02:41:59 · answer #5 · answered by viper_64 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had your problem on my Chevy p/u & the Dealer fix was a Solonoid that gives DIRECT 12 Volts to the Starter Solonoid.It consist of a ford Solonoid that is connected between your Battery & your solonoid on your Vehicle - ALSO I installed a few on Chevy Vans that had the same - HOT -No Start problem.
2006-09-07 17:00:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably a starter. Chevy's are known for their starters getting hot and not starting. To be certain, you need to know if you are getting signal to the starter. And correct voltage and amps. Another thing you can do when it won't start, is take a hammer and tap on the starter when someone tries to start it. Make sure it is in PARK!!!!!
2006-09-13 18:55:54 · answer #7 · answered by oneradnursey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, i am an ase certified chevy tech, the problem is the starter solenoid. chevy had problems with these when they get several years old and have been heated up and cooled down the windings in the solenoid become brittle and break apart. you can get a starter solenoid from any parts store. good luck!
2006-09-13 13:27:59 · answer #8 · answered by dodgehorns 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doe's the engine turn over?
2006-09-07 16:33:05 · answer #9 · answered by B H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think i can agree with the problem being the ECM. You might also check the coil pack. I know from the past that when they start to go bad this is what happens.
2006-09-07 18:03:21 · answer #10 · answered by The Dave 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋