jrod332
10/13/2007 5:49:51 AM
I Have a 1999 Chevy S10 4.3 Vortec. I am having a problem starting the truck when it sits for a while. It will crank over for several minutes. Once it starts and i run it, it will start all day with no issues. It only happens when it sits over night or for a long time.I can hear the fuel pump turn on, and it has been replaced. The plugs, wires, and cap all have been done. Tried a new battery. Had hours of diagnostics done and have gotten nowhere. I just dont get why it is only when it sits. Its driving me crazy.
Any Ideas?
sickvortech1
10/18/2007 7:27:09 PM
Howdy, jrod332.Was the fule filter also changed? try some fule injector cleaner/octaine boost , and a free code scan from the parts store. it might read out somthing intermittint, also check your ground wires to the chassy.
sickvortech1
11/3/2007 6:14:13 AM
Howdy, Update on cold start or sitting a while, The Haynes manual pg 6-8 (IAT) Intake Air Temperature sensor, Inside the air duct in the filter housing acts like a cold air thermostat. I suggest the manual from a parts store for the rest of the details.
EvansBlue
11/3/2007 8:41:15 AM
Definately could be a air thermo sensor problem as stated by sickvortec.