What causes a GMC 2500 to die in a few seconds?

What causes a GMC 2500 to die in a few seconds?

Just diagnosed a gmc 2500 with a similar problem. Good fuel pressure, starts, runs for about 7 seconds, dies after a sudden drop in fuel pressure. I ruled out the fuel pressure regulator by clamping off the return line.

Is there a shortage of diesel in the US?

They had not and station said there was no shortage of diesel in their tanks. Now I dont know if the light is supposed to be on and the gauge showing empty until the truck starts, or if it should have shown a full tank when ignition is in the run position. Can anyone offer some advise ?

Is the 2006 2500HD D / A running fine?

My 2006 2500HD D/A was running fine this past weekend. I parked it in my driveway on Saturday. I moved it to my side driveway on Sunday, took about 5 minutes of running. Shut it off and came back a few minutes later to restart it. It would start very easy, and run for about 2 seconds then die.

How long does it take for a diesel car to die?

Shut it off and came back a few minutes later to restart it. It would start very easy, and run for about 2 seconds then die. I could restart it again and it would die again after a couple of seconds.

My 2006 2500HD D/A was running fine this past weekend. I parked it in my driveway on Saturday. I moved it to my side driveway on Sunday, took about 5 minutes of running. Shut it off and came back a few minutes later to restart it. It would start very easy, and run for about 2 seconds then die.

What causes a diesel truck to run out of fuel?

So cracked housing or loose filter will cause a problem. The CP3 pump will draw air instead of fuel. Fuel light on and empty reading on the gauge when full— This happens on many trucks, including mine when really full– after a couple so many miles it starts reading normal.

They had not and station said there was no shortage of diesel in their tanks. Now I dont know if the light is supposed to be on and the gauge showing empty until the truck starts, or if it should have shown a full tank when ignition is in the run position. Can anyone offer some advise ?

Shut it off and came back a few minutes later to restart it. It would start very easy, and run for about 2 seconds then die. I could restart it again and it would die again after a couple of seconds.

Why does my Car start then die in a few seconds?

CELS kept pointing to the coils, after 3 sets I figured that was not the problem. Check with spark tester, coils, wires and plugs all good. Map and Mat good, and finally accepted it must be the PCM. The car run good in the heat, and terrible in cooler wet weather.

Why does my car run after I start it up?

One potential problem that could arise is the inability to control the fuel injection system correctly. This might cause problems keeping the car running after you start it up.

What happens when you attempt to start your car?

When you attempt to start your car, you normally assume it is going to start without any problems. You’ll hear the engine turning and everything will seem fine. However, there may come a point in time when your car will start but then die almost immediately afterward.

How often does my GMC Truck turn over?

So far this has been the case pretty much every time i am starting the truck cold. I’ll try to start it and it will turn over for about 3-4 seconds (have tried a bit longer, still no go) then i’ll stop and try to start it again, and the second time it fires right up.

What to do when your GMC Truck won’t start?

Try turning your key to the run position a few times (with out starting). Then try to start it. If it starts, sounds like what mine did. I replaced the fuel pump assembly and that fixed the problems. Very common problem.

Why does my Car start then immediately shut off?

Compustar and Arctic Start systems monitor voltage or tachometer signals from your vehicle to know exactly when the vehicle has started. Use this field to document the answer to the question discussed in the Knowledge Article. The most common reason for a vehicle to start, then immediately shut off is engine checking.

Why does my Chevy Silverado start and then die?

Shane the truck is shuting itself down either killing the fuel or the ign. it starts strong and then dies if It was the intake manifold gasket it would not run fine when it was running rite?