Won't Start - update

C5Rick · 11-07-2007, 09:51 AM

Never Mind, I called a wrecker.

"Backyard Mechanic" · 11-07-2007, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C5Rick

Never Mind, I called a wrecker.

We need a update

what happened

**Rich Z** · 11-07-2007, 05:04 PM

Rick, yeah, please repost your original message with whatever solution turns up. I read your original post, but didn't have a clue about what could be the problem. I didn't think modern electonic FI engines could get "flooded" by depressing the gas pedal......

C5Rick · 11-07-2007, 08:14 PM

This morning I backed the car out of the garage.Three minutes later, Vicki went to start it and it wouldn't start. It turned over, but no fire. I asked her if she touched the gas and she said she had pushed the pedal 1/2 way to the floor. The reason I asked was this happened to me two weeks ago. I never touch the gas when starting the car, but this day I did and it wouldn't start. I let it sit for two minutes and it fired right up. Today I let it set for ten minutes, no start, 30 minutes, no start and 2 hours no start.
Had it taken to the Chevy Shop. They pulled a couple of plugs and said they were pretty wet. Now after 5 hours it started right up. They ran some test on the fuel system and said they couldn't find anything. They wanted me to leave the car overnight, but more wallet was getting light. Two cars in the shop at the same time can add up fast.
The car fires right up every time, I just know the two times the pedal was touched, no start. Heck, I believe the owners Manuel says if it doesn't start to press the pedal to the floor.

Ms. AntiVenom · 11-08-2007, 09:51 AM

Greg thinks your injectors might be leaky, we just had to asnu a c5 like that yesterday.

anymore info? he might be able to help you out Rick.

C5Rick · 11-08-2007, 10:15 AM

Went down this morning and she fired right up, I didn't touch the pedal. I took it out for about a 8 mile run and on the way back I hit the throttle hard. It just laid down for a second or 2 and then took off. Can't remember a stumble this pronounced before.
Rashelle, When I get back to work I was thinking of bring the car up to have Greg give it a check. As the time gets closer I'll email and or call.

JIM KILL · 11-08-2007, 01:15 PM

Greg is great......You also might want to get this book for reference.

www.themotorbookstore.com/coc5pepr19.html

That sounds like a problem I had with my 1997.

We cleaned the Throttle Body and the problem was solved.

Greg will know.

JIm