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2 Dash light stays on only the check engine light and oil Not sure if it turns off after a certain time 3 Key is hard to take out at times without playing with shifter. Try turing the key from off to run - not start - wait a few seconds then turn key to off and then try to start the truck.
Once it has been started it has no trouble starting up again shortly after it was turned off.
Engine cranks but wont start right away. When your engine cranks but wont start or run it could mean your engine is having trouble producing a spark getting fuel or creating compression. The most common causes are problems in the ignition for example a bad ignition coil or fuel system for example a. However it has become difficult to start at times.
It cranks fine new starter but it takes a while before it starts. If I hit the gas pedal it usually goes a little quicker. So instead of starting right away it takes a few seconds of cranking before it starts.
The funny thing is that it runs 100 fine when its started. My car wont start right away it cranks and after a lot of cranking it will finally fire up. Once it has been started it has no trouble starting up again shortly after it was turned off.
Any ideas of what it could be. Im thinking something with the fuel pump or something along those lines but I also thing it could be the spark plugs. Egine cranks fine but after ten secounds of cranking it wont start i try again right after first attempt engine starts up no problem.
No engine lights have gone on have fuel battery new. Try turing the key from off to run - not start - wait a few seconds then turn key to off and then try to start the truck. If the vehicle cranks without starting then you have a fuel or spark issue.
Have you attempted to turn the key to the On position for a few seconds before you crank it over. If the fuel pump is not functioning at its best it may need a moment to prime before the vehicle starts. 1 Car fires up perfectly fine but stalls after it starts.
2 Dash light stays on only the check engine light and oil Not sure if it turns off after a certain time 3 Key is hard to take out at times without playing with shifter. Researched some solutions that I may think applies. 1 Change ignition switch andor key cylinder.
Turn key to the on position but dont try to start it Wait 5 seconds and then turn key to off position Wait 2 seconds and turn key back to on position again dont try to start Wait 5 seconds and turn key to off position Try to start the engine. 2011 chevy Malibu starts and wont stay running. It does within seconds of turning over.
It sputters and dies right away. My wife had left a light on and had it jumped a few times within the last couple moths and had no issues. I got in to head to the gas station and it.
With the cam locking tool fited above the clutch the valve timing should be right. Put it back together and it didnt sound right ran with a rattle. Stopped the engine Noticed it was one tooth out on the back cam other way this time.
Reset it all again. Engine Service Light on now. Checked that all plugs connected.
If you can crank the engine then you have the compression. That just leaves fuel and air. Id look at air next as you can check it in just a few minutes.
Check the air filter and make sure that its not clogged and is clean. Then you can turn youre attention to the fuel which is the likely candidate. Sep 21 2010 3 A ackerrj Member Joined.
My wifes 2005 S has developed an intermittent starting problem - every now and then it just wont start. It cranks and cranks but doesnt even try to go. If you leave it a few mins it will do the same thing leave it a few hours and then it will start first turn of the key within a few cranks as normal.
If your engine will turn over but just wont start you could have a few different problems. To start your engine needs the right amount of fuel a spark at the right time and air to mix with the fuel. Unless youve got an animals nest in your intake piping its very unlikely that your engine isnt getting enough air.
In this video we encounter a condition where a 2002 Chevy Silverado Similar to GMC Sierra pickup has a symptom of the engine cranks over but wont start. I am having a similar problem with my 97 suburban. It cranks over but wont start right away.
Once it starts it will run fine. But the timing thing is getting me thinking. Sometimes after it cranks over it will buck like the timing is off.
Can you give me more information on the bulletin about the crankshaft sensor. When he gets done with school it wont start on the first try he has to crank it over for about 20 seconds shuts the key off and then cranks it over again and it will start. I have been putting it in the garage where it is about 50 degrees and it will start right away but it will stumble and almost quit but it will stay running.
But if you turn the car to on and you dont hear the whine of the fuel pump somethings wrong and that should be the first place you look. You need the engine to crank sparks from the plugs and fuel to start the car. -check for fuel pressure with gauge should be around 30psi if no fuel try to spray some starting fluid or b12 spray into tb and try to restart.
-check for spark disconnectin from the coil pack is the easiest way to find out. If it starts right away the battery is bad and needs to be replaced. Replace it and clean the connections.
Tips for jump-starting your vehicle and changing the battery in this article Ignition Switch If the battery is working but you still cannot start your vehicle it may be the ignition switch. Turn the key to ON and look for the red. One of the most common no start issues is the Cam Position Sensor CPS these are located on the front of the motor just above the harmonic damper.
They run 28 or so now so dont pay too much more than that for one if it needs replaced. Other than that oil is needed to fire the injectors. Fuel is needed to make it run.
Engines are basic - spark fuel and air. The next time your boat doesnt start we need to figure out which one you are missing. Generally when you turn it over and it doesnt even try to start you are missing spark or fuel completely.
If it tries to start but fails your mixture of fuel and air or a weak spark is the issue. If you smell fuel you probably have an ignition issue or a sensor issue that is flooding the engine when cold. If you suspect the engine is flooding from too much fuel on cold starts I would see if you can get it going by holding full throttle for an extended cranking period.