Why is my GMC Envoy engine not starting?
There are a lot of issues that can cause your Envoy to crank, but not start. The engine needs air, fuel, and a spark in order to run. It is highly likely that if the engine is cranking, but not starting that it has thrown an OBDII code. It is definitely worth it to use an OBDII scanner to check and see if the engine has thrown any trouble codes.
When to replace a bad water pump pulley?
If one of these technicians tells you that your water pump pulley looks damaged, don’t wait for it to fix itself. Contact a local ASE certified mechanic to replace the water pump pulley before it causes significant damage to your vehicle’s engine. 2. Extensive wear on the water pump or serpentine belt
Can a water pump on a car fail?
However, one of the more common mechanical parts that can fail sooner than later is the water pump pulley. The water pump on any vehicle uses a system of belts and pulleys to operate.
What causes a water pump to go out?
The loose belt is commonly caused by a pulley that has become loose or that the bearings that operate the water pump assembly are wearing out. Once the bearings fail inside the water pump, it means the unit cannot be repaired and will need to be replaced entirely.
There are a lot of issues that can cause your Envoy to crank, but not start. The engine needs air, fuel, and a spark in order to run. It is highly likely that if the engine is cranking, but not starting that it has thrown an OBDII code. It is definitely worth it to use an OBDII scanner to check and see if the engine has thrown any trouble codes.
Why does my GM car say no start no crank?
How to diagnose a no start no click on GM vehicle. If you have a late model GM vehicle and turn the key only to hear nothing, you’ll most likely think you have a dead battery—and you may. But a no start, no crank, no click condition can be far more involved than that.
How do I reset the Check Engine light?
One way is by disconnecting the battery cable for 2 to 3 minutes and waiting to see if the check engine light comes back on upon reconnecting the battery and start the car.
How does the ignition switch work on a GM car?
The ignition switch now talks to the body control module (BCM) and it’s the BCM that initiates one of two relays. The second relay, the more important of the two, is controlled by the powertrain control module (PCM). And it only operates the starter relay after it’s satisfied that the correct key is in the ignition.
What is a typical GM starting system wiring diagram?
Click on the image here to pull up a PDF of a typical GM starting system wiring diagram. Depending on the year, model and engine of your GM vehicle, your starting system may be less complicated or use only some of the components shown here. For example, earlier anti-theft systems didn’t communicate the same way with the PCM.
When does a GMC Envoy starter go bad?
When a starter goes bad, they will usually not give you much warning first. Also, if you are stuck somewhere and are trying to start your Envoy, the old beat the starter with a hammer trick is not a wives tale. It really can get that one last start out of it.
Why does my Honda envoy not start up?
While the battery cables are not necessarily the most likely issue to cause your Envoy to not start, they are some of the easiest to diagnose. You can take a look at the battery poles where the cables connect. If there appears to be green or white corrosion all around it, cleaning them may help get you back on the road.
Why does my envoy idle at 600 rpm?
These motors idle at 600 RPM give or take and a worn motor mount will produce a felt vibration at idle that goes away just above idle. If you have never changed the mounts, I would consider that a possibility. Only use AC mounts, the aftermarket is very hit or miss, biased to miss, on damping the 10 Hz frequency at idle.
Why does my envoy have a gasoline smell?
Traced the gasoline smell to a leaking FPR, gasoline smell fixed but rough idle continues. I admit I didn’t check the intake bolts behind the little hose, but none of the other bolts were loose and I sprayed some starter fluid around that area with no change in rpm.
Why is the fuel pump and relay not working?
The ignition circuit, which includes the ignition switch, controls power to many components, including the fuel pump and relay. If there is an issue with the switch or the circuit, perhaps a wiring problem, then power to the fuel system may be cut off.
Where is the fuse box located on a GMC Envoy?
Fuse box location Rear Underseat Fuse Block It is located under the rear seat on the driver’s side of the vehicle (tilt the seat up, remove the fuse box cover). Engine compartment fuse box
How to check no fuel condition on GM 4.3L?
I’ve also included how to check a no fuel condition with starting fluid (although this is not the most effective way to test the fuel pump). It’s been my experience that misdiagnosing a bad fuel pump is a common occurrence on the 4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L GM vehicles with the ‘Spider’ fuel injector assembly.
Is there an issue with the envoy’s rough idle?
No Codes Having an issue with a rough idle condition, goes away at about 700 rpm. Accelerates fine and top end is fine. Just a pronounced misfire at about 500 rpm. Cleaned TB, run BG44k through tank. Cleaned Camshaft actuator solenoid. Was clean even after 200k, first time I’ve pulled it. Pulled plugs, look fine.
Are there any recalls on the GMC Envoy XL?
I have a 2003 GMC Envoy XL and have never owned a car with as many recalls as they have had on the Envoy. The engineering flaws and just plain stupidity are too numerous to list here. 1. Fuel Leak due to rust (partially reimbursed by GM)
Do you need an OEM Service Manual for envoy?
Only use AC mounts, the aftermarket is very hit or miss, biased to miss, on damping the 10 Hz frequency at idle. He did say he replaced the mounts with OEM. Need GMT360/370 Service Manuals?
Why does my GMC Envoy stall in traffic?
I have a 2004 GMC Envoy and came onto the problem of the car stalling when stopped in traffic while in gear. This suddenly happen to my vehicle after I had to changed the battery, although this didnt occur to me until after I solved my problems.
How to check and fill front differential fluid GMC Envoy?
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