Why does my Chevy Silverado not start when hot?
A clogged fuel filter, dirty fuel injectors or weak fuel pump can result in too little fuel reaching the cylinder, causing poor fuel ignition and the need to depress the accelerator to assist starting. An engine that is difficult to start when hot can be caused by a clogged air filter restricting airflow to the intake.
What causes a GMC Sierra 1500 to have a lean idle?
Vacuum leaks can cause a lean condition and/or possibly a high idle. Check for cracked hoses a bad gasket or a faulty EGR or PCV Valve. 70 people found this helpful. The only other thing that will cause a lean condition is low fuel pressure. A vacuum leak will be problematic at idle and go away with higher rpms.
What does the fuel smell like in a GMC Sierra 1500?
If so pull the air filter off and sniff the throttle body for a fuel smell. If the diaphragm has ruptured it will literally be like putting a hose with fuel into the intake and running it full.
Why does my GM 4.3L engine not start?
No Start Condition Basics There are three very basic components that the engine, in your GM vehicle, needs to start and they are: Air, Fuel and Spark. When your 4.3L, 5.0L or 5.7L GM vehicle cranks but does not start, it’s because one of these components is missing from the mix.
Why does my GMC Sierra 1500 not start?
While there are a variety of reasons your GMC Sierra 1500 won’t start, the most common 3 are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter. How is a no-start diagnosis fixed?
Why is my air conditioning not working on my GMC Sierra?
While there are a variety of reasons your GMC Sierra 1500 air conditioning won’t work, the most common 3 are a refrigerant leak, an electrical climate control issue, or a problem with the air conditioning compressor.
Why does my GMC Silverado have no crank?
This is a fix for a known electrical issue with the 2003-2007 C/K series GM Trucks where a bad ground causes multiple issues. Such as no start, no crank, intermittent no gauges, and sometimes the theft light would stay on, and the parking lights would stay on.
What to do if your GMC Sierra stall out?
I have a 98 gmc searria 4×4 i checked fuel pressure it was under i changed fuel pump and fuel filter and its still starving for fuel what to do it starts with starting fluid 42 people found this helpful.