Will not start

Tiny
CDAWSON
  • MEMBER
  • 2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO
  • 2.9L
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Shut off while driving and it hasn't started back up.
Monday, September 2nd, 2019 AT 6:29 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,755 POSTS
Welcome to 2CarPros.

When an engine refuses to start, most often it is a fuel related issue or ignition related. Take a look through this link:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

The easiest thing to do is see if it starts for a couple seconds using starting fluid. If it does, then we know if is a fuel related issue. If it doesn't, then chances are it is ignition related.

Here are links that explain how to check fuel pressure and how to check for ignition spark:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Do these things and let me know what you find. Also, let me know if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Monday, September 2nd, 2019 AT 8:26 PM

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