Why does my Chevy 1500 die after idle time?

Why does my Chevy 1500 die after idle time?

WHEN YOU LET THE MOTOR WARM UP IT WILL JUST DIE OUT AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES IDLE TIME BUT WILL START RIGHT BACK UP THEN DIE AGAIN MAYBE 2 MINUTES LATER. IF I PUT IT RIGHT IN DRIVE AND GO IT WILL RUN FIND UNTIL I HAVE TO STOP THEN IT WILL DIE OUT AGAIN.

What happens when a GM Truck starts then dies?

It starts then dies immediately. Parts replaced so far: fuel pump, fuel filter, spider injectors, fuel regulator, oil pressure switch, ignition switch, ignition module, passlock, fuel pump relay, spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor and ignition coil. Crank sensor is getting power and 50 psi with key in the on position (not running).

What should I do if my Chevy 1500 dies?

TRIED NEW COOLANT TEMP SENSOR AND NEW IAC ALSO CHANGED THE THROTTLE BODY GASKET AND CLEANED THROTTLE BODY. I HAVE ALSO REMOVED ENGINE GROUND AND SANDED CABLE END AND REINSTALLED. I STILL HAVE A HIGH IDLE AND MOTOR STILL DIES IN GEAR AND WAS WANDERING IF I SHOULD ADRESS THE HIGH IDLE ISSUE FIRST OR JUST KEEP AFTER THE ENGINE DYING.

Why does my Chevy 1500 die in neutral?

I was wondering if it dies in neutral or park with foot off the brake or only at a stop with brake pedal depressed. If it only dies with brake pedal depressed the problem will lie in the brake booster. Since you’re not stepping on the brake when running down the road, the vehicle runs fine and won’t show a code.

It starts then dies immediately. Parts replaced so far: fuel pump, fuel filter, spider injectors, fuel regulator, oil pressure switch, ignition switch, ignition module, passlock, fuel pump relay, spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor and ignition coil. Crank sensor is getting power and 50 psi with key in the on position (not running).

What should I do if my Silverado engine dies?

Update as of today: 1) the truck hasn’t started and kept running since last week. It only starts right up, then dies immediately. 2) I got a fuel pressure tester and the pressure is at 53 with key on, and maintains pressure when it starts (then dies).

What kind of truck starts and then dies?

I have a 99 c2500 and it starts for a second then dies, I just finished rewiring the entire dash 2 people found this helpful.

Why does my Tahoe start and run then dies?

In my Tahoe case of start then dies I had two wires corroded on cooling fans relay block and on ECM, PCM and BCM fuse line in engine fuse block. now starts and doesn’t overheat now. The fan relay block sits behind engine fuse block accessable by removing the whole cover not just lid. Start a new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 question.

What’s the fuel Gage on a 1993 Chevy truck?

Fuel gage never wavered at 12-13 psi. MAP around 2.9v when PW 2.8MS when truck seemed to be falling a little flat under brake torque. This thing is really close to getting a carburetor on it.

What kind of problem does my Chevy 1500 have?

IT HAS A TROUBLE CODE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR LOW AND I REPLACED THE TPS BUT SAME PROBLEM AND CODE STILL THERE.I ALSO INSTALLED A NEW IDLE AIR CONTROL SENSOR BUT PROBLEM REMAINS. Submitted: 11 years ago. Category: Chevy Sounds like a vacuum leak. Check for vacuum leaks, EGR operation, vacuum modulator, intake gaskets, brake booster etc.

Why is my GMC Sierra 1500 stalling and dying?

There is no code given. Have changed the injectors, timing, fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel pump, map sensor, cooling temp sensor on front of block, rebuilt the tbi, air idea valve. None of this hasite helped. The truck starts and dies. Have to give a little gas to keep running. While driving have to 2 foot it so it won’t die.

Fuel gage never wavered at 12-13 psi. MAP around 2.9v when PW 2.8MS when truck seemed to be falling a little flat under brake torque. This thing is really close to getting a carburetor on it.

Why does my Chevy truck shake at idle?

While the truck is idling with 02 lean, a quick shot of carb spray in the throttle body will cause the 02 to go rich. And when the truck sometimes starts shaking at idle it will smooth out with carb spray. I jst don’t understand why the computer is not trying to richen the mixture up based on the 02 saying lean.

Are there any changes to the GMC Sierra 1500?

New distributor comes with new ESC electronic unit, pickup coil, cap & rotor, also. No change. Next, read somewhere that the fuel pressure regulator diaphram if split could cause flooding. rebuilt throttle body unit, rebushed it and boiled it out and added rebuild kit and brand new Borg Warner injectors.

What can cause a car to die while idling?

Defective auto transmission can cause this problem. If the car dies while idling but restarts later, drive the car up and down a steep road to see if the problem persists. If the car still stalls, it is certain that the source of the problem is a blocked fuel filter. You can easily replace it though and it is pretty cheap too.

What does it mean when a car wont start for 20 minutes?

It has plenty of crank, and it sounds like it is firing but not getting fuel. Both times this month after letting it sit for 20 min it fired right up and idles and accelerates fine. I don’t get any “check engine” lights so I’m not sure if the mechanic will get anything from the computer.

What should I do if my car stalls while idling?

If the car dies while idling but restarts later, drive the car up and down a steep road to see if the problem persists. If the car still stalls, it is certain that the source of the problem is a blocked fuel filter.

Defective auto transmission can cause this problem. If the car dies while idling but restarts later, drive the car up and down a steep road to see if the problem persists. If the car still stalls, it is certain that the source of the problem is a blocked fuel filter. You can easily replace it though and it is pretty cheap too.

It has plenty of crank, and it sounds like it is firing but not getting fuel. Both times this month after letting it sit for 20 min it fired right up and idles and accelerates fine. I don’t get any “check engine” lights so I’m not sure if the mechanic will get anything from the computer.

What causes an engine to stall at idle?

If the ISC valve is gummed up with fuel varnish or dirt, it may stick, preventing the engine from maintaining the proper idle speed when the throttle closes. A faulty idle speed control circuit may also allow the engine to stall when idling if it fails to compensate for idle loads placed on the engine by the charging system or A/C compressor.

What causes a car to die but restart later?

Issues with the Wiring Harness. A car dies while idling but restarts later due to misfiring ignition too. If the wires in the wiring harness are corroded or loose, the car will lose voltage because of the unstable connection to the ignition circuit.

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