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Posted on Dec 06, 2012

My truck wont start sometimes it a 1997 gmc sierra how do i troubleshoot it

When i turn the key sometimes it doesnt want to start until the second or third time what can i do to fix it

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Check your starter motor maybe contacts are worn out and need to rereplace

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SOURCE: having problems starting a 97 GMC Sierra

sound like the timming is off i would check it first then have the starter checked that might be your noise

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  • Posted on Feb 16, 2009

SOURCE: 1997 GMC Sierra Truck Ignition Switch

its a long process,you need a steering wheel puller, once its off take the hazard button assembly out, take the turn signal loose, pull old ignition out, carefully install new one, and reverse procedure and always if u get confused i would highly recomend
a chiltons manual they explain things great

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  • Posted on Mar 15, 2009

SOURCE: 1997 GMC Sierra Ignition Switch Replacement

take off the cover on the top and bottom of the steering column just behind the wheel. pop the tilt lever out simply just by grabbing it and give it a good tug. then once you have the new switch and you get in there your going to need an inverted torx socket to remove the small bolts that hold the switch to the column. do not move the gear on the new switch make sure it lines up exactly as the old one did!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Posted on Oct 05, 2009

SOURCE: 2005 gmc sierra 2500hd heated seat turns off

you have a couple of problems first of all your drivers sd=ide heated heat pad is probably faulty, for your heating problem you may have to get the hvac doors recalibrated.

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