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Vehicle won't start

Whining noise while in idle, sputtering, car tries to die while driving, wouldn't start initially then would start after a period of time.

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The following are the general instructions on the start of diagnosing any electronically controlled engine or transmission problem.


The Engine and Automatic Transmission (not applicable to manual transmissions) in this vehicles drive train are fully electronically controlled by a computer called the PCM and TCM (Power Train Control Module, Transmission Control Module). When a problem like this or other drive-ability related problems occurs the computer stores a record of the problem (there are of course some exceptions to this, like the fuel pump, engine coolant temperature sensor and MAF sensor for instance) in the form of a fault code in its memory, to read these fault codes you must have the systems memory scanned with a special tool. Once the fault code(s) are read you then must perform the appropriate diagnostic testing to find and resolve the problem(s) DO NOT REPLACE ANY PARTS UNTIL A TRAINED TECHNICAIN HAS DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM TO AVOID SPENDING YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY ON PARTS THAT MAY NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. Also always check fuel pressure for correct spec for your make and engine type. Also engine mechanical problems ca cause many drive-ability related problem such as rough idle and other symptoms








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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 29, 2008

SOURCE: 94 corvette dying while driving

almost positive its your fuel pump letting you know its time for a new one.
Could also be; control module
coil
crank sensor
battery with internal plates touching
fuel pump relay(i would change this one regardless)
Your OBD1 should have a stored code and that will probally lead to your pump or relay.

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Joe Lamb

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  • Posted on Mar 30, 2009

SOURCE: transmission slipping,dies in drive

Hi there.Hope this can help.On the top of the transmission there's a black electrical plug that the shift linkage goes in..It sounds like the range sensor is out of adjustment..If you try going from reverse to like first or second does it still stall.You may have to get it adjusted.Does the selector in the car where it say P R N D 2 1 Line up with its indicator.

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jeffbvegas1

Jeff Barton

  • 520 Answers
  • Posted on Aug 22, 2009

SOURCE: truck starts low idle about 500rpm, sputters then

Not to mention the condition of the fuel pump which is a weaker link in this vehicle.Key on/eng off cycles this pump for 3 seconds and that gives you some opportunity to listen for this pump in the fuel tank. New units sound smooth and quiet...a failing pump sounds louder and squeelish. After replaceing that suspect filter (located along the driver side frame rail under seat) have a listen to the
pump and they work about like they sound it seems.Verify fuel pressure if possible.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 10, 2010

SOURCE: whining noise at idle & gets louder when

gonna have to localize the noise alittle further...

airjer995

Jeremy W.

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  • Posted on Nov 04, 2010

SOURCE: blazers in park = rattling

have you had the catalytic converter checked. When they break apart they will make a rattle ling noise. eventually the broken pieces will plug the exhaust and cause a lack of power feeling. When the exhaust is cold hit the bottom of the catalytic converter with your hand. If it rattles it is bad and needs to be replaced.

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