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Ignition
Timing
truck runs perfect at times but sometimes wont run at all
1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
230,000 MILES
KEVIN GODWIN
MEMBER
53 POSTS
wont crank for a week then cranks and runs great for a week then wont crank for a week then cranks and runs great for a week
Mar 6, 2012 at 5:40 AM
ASEMASTER6371
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Experienced Mechanic
52,796 POSTS
start with a battery check. get the alternator checked as well. the starter may have a dead spot in it causing this condition.
Roy
Sep 3, 2020 at 10:12 AM
KEVIN GODWIN
MEMBER
53 POSTS
all that is fine. and it cranks fine after about a week, with out doing a thing.
Sep 3, 2020 at 10:12 AM
ASEMASTER6371
✓
Experienced Mechanic
52,796 POSTS
i believe you have a failing starter motor.
Roy
Sep 3, 2020 at 10:12 AM
KEVIN GODWIN
MEMBER
53 POSTS
iam sorry cranks fine but doesnt run
Sep 3, 2020 at 10:12 AM
KEVIN GODWIN
MEMBER
53 POSTS
wont crank has fire and fuel pressure, spitting back though the intake manifold
Sep 3, 2020 at 10:12 AM
KEVIN GODWIN
MEMBER
53 POSTS
fixed
Sep 3, 2020 at 10:12 AM
KEVIN GODWIN
MEMBER
53 POSTS
faluty fuel pressure regulator
Sep 3, 2020 at 10:12 AM
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