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Turns over but wont start

Chevrolet Blazer 2000 4.3l 179567 miles
I'v changed my timing chain and now it wont start i'v put in a new cap, rotor, distributor, spark plugs, and wires cam and crank censer , coil, and still no spark i'v checked my plugs for voltage and that's good checked the pcm and thats good any ideas because im stumped thank you
minks from United States 9 years ago  
MI
Rank 8
2 reports 
Bubba123re from Canada 9 years ago
Had same issue try removing O2 sensors from manifold should be two if starts catalytic converter plunged, OBD codes PO300 random misfire and PO101 mass air flow sensor because of restricted exhaust
minks from United States 9 years ago
No OBD codes ,securite on dash constantly on catalytic converters are new
Bubba123re from Canada 9 years ago
Sounds like you have hit all the bases except fuel. Inexpensive fuel test gauge hook up and turn key to on should read at least 60 PSI. Crank engine and see it pressure goes down bad fuel pump or regulator if doesn't hold over 55 PSI
minks from United States 9 years ago
Fuel pump is new and i got pressure
Buddha from United States 9 years ago
Check your icm module that connects to the pick up coil under the distributor coil
Gord from Canada 8 years ago
Check your position of your cap it could be timing
Bubba123re from Canada 9 years ago
Did the truck run before you changed the timing chain if yes you may have to revisit that repair as all your issues seem to have started after that, if no than you have to start still have to re-check spark and distributor timming.
minks from United States 8 years ago
I have rechecked everything 4,5,6 times over on my dash the security light on the dash is on and stays on never goes out.
Eckowidow88 from United States 4 years ago
Bet it had to do with your keyfob or security chip/dead battery possibly.
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Does not start

Chevrolet Blazer 1994 350 28000 miles
I have fuel and spark but no start
Mtz 94 from United States 10 years ago  
MT
21 reports 
Wilo from United States 10 years ago
I have a 04 turning over but won't start
Tina from United States 6 years ago
I have a 2003 trailblazer and it wont start i need to know how to bypas security sydtem
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Engine wont start without starter fluid

Chevrolet Blazer 2000 Lt 138500 miles
New fuel pump, pressure is good. New programed ecm, new delco spider. , still injectors are not emitting fuel. Starter fluid will fire the engine but won't stay running. Ob II shows no codes. Why?
Stevew from United States 9 years ago  
ST
9 reports 
Stevew from United States 9 years ago
My blazer still won't start, now all of a sudden I open the door and the alarm goes off. And my key fob's don't work. Could that be tripping something to stop the injectors from working?
Roseylinn from United States 9 years ago
Do you have a small automatic start stop door button and after market security system? I ask because my 97 Blazer was giving me same problem after changing everything out as I had it pulled test were fine on removed parts. Turned out being after market security system...I went under the dash on the driver seat by where my hood release handle and e-mailed break is undid the steering column or under dash found all the wiring housing units and I unplugged it through out that remote hadn't had a problem since.
bojangles from United States 9 years ago
I had the same problem on a 1999 blazer. Ihad to relearn the key several times,takes 30 minutes,each time i did it. I finly took steering colum apart and eliminated the yellow wire. Basicaly bypasses the security system chevy installed. Both these procedures are on u tube. Mine has been fine for over a year now,only bitch is security light is always on,black tape and i'm happy.
Torres from other 2 years ago
Mi blezer año 98 cuando le doy marcha quema el fuciblede ecm se reviso conputadora cableado y sigue igual
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Won't start

Chevrolet Blazer 2001 2 door 4WD 180000 miles
Unplug wire from coil to disturber and crank engine see spark at coil what is wrong please help
Scott from United States 9 years ago  
SC
2 reports 
Scott from United States 9 years ago
Canged coil waited one full day and stated right up and no problem since
Blazer27 from United States 9 years ago
Check your distributor cap, mine did the same thing
Scott from United States 9 years ago
New battery was installed
Scott from United States 9 years ago
Going to change cap,rotor,plugs,wires it starts up now just every now and then it act's up
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Won't start

Chevrolet Blazer 1998  155000 miles
When you try to start running the engine or press start, the vehicle won't turn on. The engine simply turns but it does not work as it should.
Odie17 from United States 11 years ago  
OD
5 reports 
Val02 from United States 11 years ago
Check the ignition module, located in the distrbutor and check as well the sparking.
Odie17 from United States 11 years ago
I've already found the problem. It was that one of the electrical wires from the pump was making some false contact. I changed it for a new one as well as the pump itself, taking advantage of the fact that the fuel tank had been removed, and the problem was solved. Hope it helps future diagnostics.
Marie from United States 10 years ago
I have a,1999 blazer I put a new battery in. And now it the three or four times to start after I get it started in don't have a problem starting it all day
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Wont start first time in the morning but after it starts it runs

Chevrolet Blazer 1996 4.3 two door 130000 miles
Hard to start first time but after runni g it's ok if I shut it off on a hill of any kind it don't want to start for a while but then it starts
Big t from United States 9 years ago  
BI
2 replies 
raymond from United States 8 years ago
My 98 will not start at first after awhile it starts up and runs fine until it sets awhile it does the same thing can you help me
raymond from United States 8 years ago
My 98 will not start at first after awhile it starts up and runs fine until it sets awhile and it does the same thing. Can you help me
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Engine rotates but will not start

Chevrolet Blazer 1998 4.3 vortec 145000 miles
Engine rotates but will not start
Bones from United States 3 years ago  
BO
Rank 7
1 report 
INZUNA MP from other 2 years ago
Battery brother, I had the same problem, change it and have if it worksBattery brother, I had the same problem, change it and see if it works
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Engine will start but after i turn it off it wont start till its cold

Chevrolet Blazer 2003 4.3 v6 2 door 2 wheel drive  148000 miles
So i dont have a problem starting my blazer in the mornings but say once i get going and the truck gets warm and i shut it off it wont start again until its gets cold again. Please help me understand so i can fix it.. it is really becoming a pain..
Jack85 from United States 10 years ago  
JA
10 reports 

Dies and won't start when warm SolvedSolved

Chevrolet Blazer 1993 k5 212000 miles
My 93 k5 blazer 5.7 will start and run fine when the engine is cold. After it warms up it dies. Try to start it again and it sounds like it tries to start then the starter will bog and sometimes it turns over fine but just won't start until it cools down.
ltlman7 from United States 11 years ago  
LT
Rank 1
19 reports 
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ltlman7 from United States 11 years ago
I found broken ground wire.
BOBB from United States 5 years ago
Bet it was from a temperature sensor. Tells the computer when the engine is warm...acts like a choke
Dawn from United States 4 years ago
Where was the broken ground wire?
Faisal from United States a year ago
Same issue with my chevy blazer 2020 2LT The car starts normally in the morning. However, after driving a few kilometers, it starts jerking. There is no overheating warning light, but it sometimes shows 'Power Steering Reduced' and '4WD Off' warnings. The car only runs smoothly at one specific speed.
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Turn over but won't start...

Chevrolet Blazer 2001 Chevy blazer, 2wd, 4.3 180000 miles
So every day when I first start to crank my blazer, (2001 Chevy blazer 2wd, 2door, 4.3) the motor will turn and turn but not start. If I spray starting fluid through breather and try to start it will crank and run until I cut it off. If it sits for a couple hours it will do the same thing, wont start til I use starting fluid. Rarely sometimes it will crank the second time without fluid. I've changed crank sensor, new battery, cap and rotor, it has ngk iridium plugs, new wires, checked fuel pressure which is at 62, new fuel filter, pump does engage when key is turned. I have fuel, spark, compression. I'm out of ideas. Please help
Hokie5 from United States 10 years ago  
HO
7 reports 
Jimbo from United States 9 years ago
Did you check the fuel pressure while it was running, or while it was cranking trying to start? Some pumps when they're going bad will not supply enough pressure to start while cranking, but will while they are running
Krey603 from United States 7 years ago
It sounds like the Mass Airflow Sensor is bad.
Mudslinger from United States 4 years ago
I have a new fuel pump and spark plugs and wires but he still won't start. Makes a winning sound when trying to start. When he tryes to start it back fires
Krey603 from United States 4 years ago
I believe timing is way off after all the parts you have replaced. You definitely need to get it on TDC for #1 sparkplug and then make sure the rotor is pointing at the #1 plug wire in the cap. Something similar happened to a Blazer I had just from pulling the distributor rotor out and putting it back in. It turns out that because of the way the gears are cut. When it slides out it turns just a little ahead. When I put it back in I had to start a little before #1 position. Then when it was all the way down it lined up perfectly.
Bones from United States 3 years ago
My 1998 Blazer won't start or hit a lick but turns over just fine,what can be my problem?
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Stalling after start

Chevrolet Blazer 2003 4.3 4x4 ls 2 door 165000 miles
My blazer starts after sitting for awhile but then dies and won't start again untill i let it sit again I've heard fuel filter but any info would be appreciated
mikeyb from United States 11 years ago  
MI
10 reports 
patsy from United States 10 years ago
My2002 chevy 2 door blazer automatic transmission does the same thing,have replaced fuel pump fuel filter mounted in center of left frame middle area. New distributor and cap completely. Also a new battery. Full tune up. But havent done anything with sensors yet. Also a new map sensor replaced. Can someone please give me an idea of where to start next please.
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Won't start

Chevrolet Blazer 1998 automatic, V-6 vortex 250000 miles
Had put a large audio system in mine... ended up messing up a relay or we thought, the relay was replaced... ran for a day. The motor turns over but will not start. It is getting gas and firing...
Julie from United States 9 years ago  
JU
1 report 
Gord from Canada 8 years ago
Could be the antitheft
Tina from United States 6 years ago
So how can i bypass the security or antitheft so i can start my car are there any codes firor the key
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Unknown. Problem

Chevrolet Blazer 1993 Chevy blazer  189000 miles
My battery cable was loose and the car wouldn't start so i tighten the cable and it started but now my truck is running rough and it wasn't before
Tyyyy from United States 9 years ago  
TY
1 reply 
Chevy101 from United States 9 years ago
Let the computer relearn your driving habits.
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Squealing BEFORE turning ignition.

Chevrolet Blazer 1987 K5 350 EFI 75000 miles
I have a 1987 K5 Blazer that is making a cycling squealing sound when you click the key to the "ON" position before engaging the starter. Not a belt issue. Truck is not even started, and will not start. Starter turns and tries to crank, but will not. Squealing sounds like it near passenger side firewall, but cannot pinpoint
Jerry from United States 4 years ago  
JE
1 reply 
Bruce from United States 4 years ago
The problem with your 1987 Chevrolet Blazer is likely related to the starter solenoid. The solenoid is responsible for engaging the starter when you turn the key, so if it's not functioning properly, the starter won't engage and the engine won't start. The squealing noise you hear before turning the ignition is likely a sign that the solenoid is not engaging as it should.
There are a few possible reasons why the solenoid may not be functioning properly:

Worn contacts: The contacts in the solenoid may be worn, which can cause them to stick or not make a proper connection. This can result in the solenoid not engaging properly and the starter not functioning.
Loose connections: The connections to the solenoid may be loose, which can prevent the solenoid from functioning properly. Check all connections to the solenoid to ensure they are tight and clean.
Bad solenoid: The solenoid itself may be faulty, in which case it would need to be replaced.
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Pain to start

Chevrolet Blazer 1997 4 door 4×4. 4.3 votec  160322 miles
Won't start unless you hold er to the floor and when it hits keep pumping the crap out of her to keep it running Then it smooths out and when driving it will stall and hesatate from time to time. When you stop at a redlight it will idle high around2.5 to3 grand which is not normal. Normally it's around1 grand when it idles... Any idea what is the issue I have changed a few things and cleaned a few things and no changes at all
Big country from United States 9 years ago  
BI
1 report 
Norm from United States 7 years ago
Sounds like a vacuum leak. Check all your vacuum hoses and intake gasket.
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Crank no start

Chevrolet Blazer 2001 LS 117000 miles
Replaced plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor. Has power, getting air, getting fuel, exhaust is fine, still wont start. Lights on dash are ABS, brake light, and check engine. Codes pulling are for evap. Please help!!
Sarah from United States 5 months ago  
SA

dont know wat hond

Chevrolet Blazer 1992 s10 4x4 100000 miles
car was running fine then it just turned off now it wont start up. sounds like it wants to but just wont.
help623 from United States 2 years ago  
HE
3 reports 

Starting issues due to complete idiot that owned it before me had wiri

Chevrolet Blazer 1999 4.3l v6 4x4 4doors Trailblazer submodel 200000 miles
Well to start out with I replaced fuel pump fuel tank fuel filter ignition fuse the big 40 amp fuse the fuel pump relay the starter, battery, when I first got the vehicle the starter was not bolted on correctly at all it was almost like two times around with a socket and it came off but I ended up breaking a bolt in starter one day now it's held by one cuz I can't get the other out and I've tried easy out but not the welding method anyways I have that lined up to where the vehicle cranks over but then I had to put a fuse link in the ECM one fuse and it was working but it wasn't making very goo… Read complete
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Trailblazer from United States 4 years ago  
TR

Won't warm start

Chevrolet Blazer 2000 Blazer 2 door sport 150000 miles
Will cold start no problem, after shutting it off for five minutes won't start
Wnjlucas from United States 6 years ago  
WN
2 reports 

Turns over won't start.

Chevrolet Blazer 1996 4.3l 238000 miles
Turns over won't start insturment panel lights don't come on everything else works.
Swanie from Canada 9 years ago  
SW
1 report 

Fuel pump not working started but then dies after a minute or two

Chevrolet Blazer 2000  13800 miles
VBulletinNew fuel pump started but then died won't start back up 2000 4 door 4wheel drive
Jackson from United States 9 years ago  
JA
1 report 

Sudendly looses power and shuts off while driving...

Chevrolet Blazer 2000 4x4, manuel 215000 miles
For two week's prior to incident when i shut off the truck i could hear a boiling like sound coming from the coolant resivoir. Radiator was full. But i have never heard this sound before and ive been under the hood for last couple years banging on the fuse box when it wouldnt start. To the current problem... The battery light came on, then it started losing power and shut off. It wouldnt start after that and has been in an auto cocoon ever since. It had light's, and spark. But no sound when turned over. We replaced the fuel filter and my husband's friend tried replacing the fuel pump with a u… Read complete
Kyle_Richard_ Petty from United States 10 years ago  
KY
13 reports 

Blockage and ABS light

Chevrolet Blazer 1998  15000 miles
When I am about to start my van, it blocks and the ABS light turns on. I need to wait for a few seconds until it can be started. If I do it before waiting, it won't start as it is still blocked. The ABS light won't turn off. What do you recommed me to do? What might be wrong with it?
isaiah from United States 11 years ago  
IS
6 reports 
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