<![CDATA[98 Chevy Silverado]]>Need some help here.

Here is my problem:

The truck will not turn over what so ever with the key. So after some messing around with the battery cables, testing the battery, etc., we jumped the starter. Ok.. so now it turns over and starts, but then dies in less than 30 seconds. But it acts like its gasping for gas. So my thoughts are that the fuel filter is plugged. Legitimate thoughts... But my issue is.. why does it start when we jump the starter, but it doesnt with the key? SUGGESTIONS PLEASE.

I need any help I can get here.

Also - When we brought the truck to National Muffler, it turned over good. We get it back, and it does NOT turn over. (Please dont tell me to bring it back, because I know I should. I want to see if I can fix it before I bring it back to them)

HELP PLEASE.

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AnGeL. wrote:
first... ur gay. ur stang looks like ass. you go /cut wrists :icon_rr:

Easy there little guy, just because I preach the truth doesn't mean that you need to get defensive. Sheesh, all the chebby boys are all the same... :icon_joker:

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/132756https://fargostreet.com/post/132756Sun, 17 Dec 2006 08:33:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 98 Chevy Silverado on Fri, 15 Dec 2006 05:07:52 GMT]]>lol.

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AnGeL. wrote:
but its fixed... so thats not it 😉

I'd still check it out....:p

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/132524https://fargostreet.com/post/132524Fri, 15 Dec 2006 04:12:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 98 Chevy Silverado on Fri, 15 Dec 2006 04:00:44 GMT]]>but its fixed... so thats not it 😉

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/132522https://fargostreet.com/post/132522Fri, 15 Dec 2006 04:00:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 98 Chevy Silverado on Fri, 15 Dec 2006 03:36:41 GMT]]>I know for a fact on a lot of Mustangs the key switch was definately the problem. They would not send power to the solenoid. That is what I would look at first..;)

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skatingreo1 wrote:
fuel pump for sure my dad had the same problum with his tahoe 2 times, happens to all chevy trucks

Nope. FP is fine.

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skatingreo1 wrote:
fuel pump for sure my dad had the same problum with his tahoe 2 times, happens to all chevy trucks

LOL wait to call it man.

I like how all you guys just have hunches and think that's what has to be wrong.. You could make some good money in the auto service industry...throwing parts at cars:icon_rabbit:

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/132507https://fargostreet.com/post/132507Fri, 15 Dec 2006 02:39:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 98 Chevy Silverado on Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:04:39 GMT]]>I love how 20 minutes after someone posts the problem, someone else comes in and says "I KNOW its gotta be this problem".

heheh...n00bs

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/132485https://fargostreet.com/post/132485Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:04:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 98 Chevy Silverado on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 23:10:35 GMT]]>fuel pump for sure my dad had the same problum with his tahoe 2 times, happens to all chevy trucks

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MisterCMK wrote:
w00t! Quoted for truth! 😄

first... ur gay. ur stang looks like ass. you go /cut wrists :icon_rr:

second, it was the starter relay in the fuse relay box under the hood. for some reason, it got really loose. Fixed that, and it started no problem. but the gasping for gas still was an issue. so i went and bought a fuel filter, put it in, and BAM BITCH, SHE WORKS.

So yep, she workin' good now.

thanks guys.

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99slowGSX wrote:
I know how to fix the problem...........

Sell the truck and get a FORD 🙂

w00t! Quoted for truth! 😄

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99slowGSX wrote:
I know how to fix the problem...........

Sell the truck and get a FORD 🙂

AGREED!!!! ^^^ Lol...

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Turbo5Oh wrote:
ok before u get all crazy here start off with figuring out the starter problem

start at the starter, check for batt. voltage at the solinoid the ( the bigger post on the starter solinoid )
u should have the same voltage at the solinoid as the battery if no or very little voltage there is a problem between starter and battery

then (this will require another person) using volt meter or test light find the small wire coming off the solinoid (i think its purple) have ur test light to that and a know good ground and have somebody try to start it u should have close to batt power at the small wire when somebody tries to start it or it will light the test light

if there is no signal to the little wire when cranking then u probly have a ignition switch problem

after u check the starter out let me know and i can continue to help if u want
Excellent advice Schell, if you want to check voltage at the ignition (key) switch, here are the colors

12volts red +12Volts ignition harness (Constant Power)
Starter yellow or purple +12Volts ignition harness (Power ONLY While Cranking)
Ignition pink +12Volts ignition harness (Power When Cranking & While in the "Run" Position)
Second Ignition white +12Volts ignition harness (Power When Cranking & While in the "Run" Position)
Third Ignition pink/white +12Volts ignition harness Notes: The pink/white does not exist on all models. (Power When Cranking & While in the "Run" Position)

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/132385https://fargostreet.com/post/132385Thu, 14 Dec 2006 18:43:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 98 Chevy Silverado on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 18:42:37 GMT]]>I know how to fix the problem...........

Sell the truck and get a FORD 🙂

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/132384https://fargostreet.com/post/132384Thu, 14 Dec 2006 18:42:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 98 Chevy Silverado on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 18:37:27 GMT]]>gm security stuff is kind of dumb sometimes if the car is started with out the key i.e. jumping the starter the computer will see that there no ignition switch signal and shut down the injectors or spark so that would explain why after jumping the starter that it runs for a few secs

figure out the starting issue first or else u be chasing multiple random problems all day, i do this for a living and i know how to save some headaches

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/132382https://fargostreet.com/post/132382Thu, 14 Dec 2006 18:37:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 98 Chevy Silverado on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 17:36:03 GMT]]>A scan tool might show why it is shutting off after 30 seconds, My suburban was doing that and a code for the ignition module came up, I talked to a guy at sellands he said that would cause my the faults i was having, also a new pick-up coil would probably be needed. Replaced one part at a time and he was right. Point being the scan tool saved me almost a hundred dollar charge to read the code and who knows how much to tow it there.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/132377https://fargostreet.com/post/132377Thu, 14 Dec 2006 17:36:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 98 Chevy Silverado on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 17:12:57 GMT]]>A scan tool isn't going to help anything...

Listen to Schell. If you have no crank, you have an open somewhere in your ignition circuit.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/132375https://fargostreet.com/post/132375Thu, 14 Dec 2006 17:12:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 98 Chevy Silverado on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:37:35 GMT]]>I can hook up my scan tool if you'd like, no charge. also can you hear the fuel pump run with the key on, engine not running?

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/132372https://fargostreet.com/post/132372Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:37:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 98 Chevy Silverado on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:03:39 GMT]]>ok before u get all crazy here start off with figuring out the starter problem

start at the starter, check for batt. voltage at the solinoid the ( the bigger post on the starter solinoid )
u should have the same voltage at the solinoid as the battery if no or very little voltage there is a problem between starter and battery

then (this will require another person) using volt meter or test light find the small wire coming off the solinoid (i think its purple) have ur test light to that and a know good ground and have somebody try to start it u should have close to batt power at the small wire when somebody tries to start it or it will light the test light

if there is no signal to the little wire when cranking then u probly have a ignition switch problem

after u check the starter out let me know and i can continue to help if u want

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/132369https://fargostreet.com/post/132369Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:03:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 98 Chevy Silverado on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 14:51:47 GMT]]>

JN607 wrote:
make sure your Battery posts are clean .
Coke ftw!

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/132356https://fargostreet.com/post/132356Thu, 14 Dec 2006 14:51:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 98 Chevy Silverado on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 14:49:40 GMT]]>I agree with the above few, check your fusible links, maybe a solenoid, and replace the fuel filter. Just as a precaution, make sure your Battery posts are clean to because my ford used to do that. Sometimes those battery posts get so corroded, the power doesn't get through the corrosion so you have to clean them.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/132353https://fargostreet.com/post/132353Thu, 14 Dec 2006 14:49:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 98 Chevy Silverado on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 13:59:34 GMT]]>sounds like an ignition problem personally thats what happened to my civic. It would start and then run for 2 hours or so, then die randomly. and it would slowly lose RPMs when it died, I thought it was "gasping for gas" as you say, too. But the gas pedal didnt do anything.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/132351https://fargostreet.com/post/132351Thu, 14 Dec 2006 13:59:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 98 Chevy Silverado on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 11:55:07 GMT]]>The fuel pump has nothing to do with the engine cranking though. Have you checked all your ignition fuses?

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/132347https://fargostreet.com/post/132347Thu, 14 Dec 2006 11:55:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 98 Chevy Silverado on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 08:03:34 GMT]]>well I know my roommate had a 98 silverado and had alot of problems like that. the fuel pumps are shit, he went through a few and also had a problem with one of the relays or fuses in the engine bay, it would cause the truckto not start.

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