98 Chevy Silverado

[Turbo5Oh]

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

[SmitEvo]

I know how to fix the problem...........

Sell the truck and get a FORD

[Guest]

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)

[JN607]

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

Sell the truck and get a FORD

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

[MisterCMK]

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

Sell the truck and get a FORD

w00t! Quoted for truth!

[Guest]

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.

[94LS]

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

[Guest]

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

[91nbtsi]

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:

[Guest]

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.

[XJHEAD]

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..;)

[Guest]

but its fixed... so thats not it

[XJHEAD]

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

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

[Guest]

lol.

[MisterCMK]

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: