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jabooty · 10-11-2004, 07:58 PM

I have a 2000 Chevy Silverado that dies right after I start it, unless I keep my foot on the gas. Upon taking my foot off the gas, it dies again. I haven't started it since Thursday, and it is a little chilly outside, but I wouldn't think that would be much of a problem on a newer model like this.

I'm going out of town on Friday... and I'm supposed to be driving, so I'm in a bit of a hurry. Any suggestions?

YakuzaStinger · 10-12-2004, 09:40 AM

check engine light on? or was on? idle too low? are u flooring the gas or just kinda holding it?

DEI37 · 10-12-2004, 03:46 PM

Almost sounds like a Throttle Position Sensor, or, maybe, since you mention it, an Intake Air Temp Sensor. Could also be fuel system related. Get a guage to check fuel pressure, and if it's low, you've found your problem.

ca_xtreme · 10-17-2004, 08:08 AM

if you keep your foot on the gas for a while for it to warm up will it idle then?
being a GM...my pontiac had problems with the cold start fuel injector did that.... you might check the fuel pump to,

JusticeForPhat · 10-17-2004, 09:41 AM

sounds like it could be the iac - idle air control valve. Generally a $20 part, but im not sure on a newer model.

2sheds · 10-17-2004, 02:28 PM

i agree with justiceforphat - sounds like an idle air control vavle problem. pretty cheap part, and easy to change yourself.

bluehare · 10-19-2004, 07:56 PM

go to autozone and use their OBD 2 scanner, it will tell you where the fault is, and replace the offending part. you can scan for free @ the store, or rent it.

10-11-2004, 07:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
jabooty Upright	Truck won't stay running I have a 2000 Chevy Silverado that dies right after I start it, unless I keep my foot on the gas. Upon taking my foot off the gas, it dies again. I haven't started it since Thursday, and it is a little chilly outside, but I wouldn't think that would be much of a problem on a newer model like this. I'm going out of town on Friday... and I'm supposed to be driving, so I'm in a bit of a hurry. Any suggestions?

10-12-2004, 03:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
DEI37 Go faster! Location: Wisconsin	Almost sounds like a Throttle Position Sensor, or, maybe, since you mention it, an Intake Air Temp Sensor. Could also be fuel system related. Get a guage to check fuel pressure, and if it's low, you've found your problem. __________________ Generally speaking, if you were to get what you really deserve, you might be unpleasantly surprised.

10-17-2004, 08:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
ca_xtreme Upright	if you keep your foot on the gas for a while for it to warm up will it idle then? being a GM...my pontiac had problems with the cold start fuel injector did that.... you might check the fuel pump to, __________________ http://www.digitalblackhole.com

10-17-2004, 02:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
2sheds Crazy Location: dfw - texas	i agree with justiceforphat - sounds like an idle air control vavle problem. pretty cheap part, and easy to change yourself. __________________ Depression is just anger without enthusiasm. It’s having an empty beer bottle but no one to throw it at.

10-12-2004, 09:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
YakuzaStinger Upright	check engine light on? or was on? idle too low? are u flooring the gas or just kinda holding it?

10-17-2004, 09:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
JusticeForPhat Crazy Location: Philly	sounds like it could be the iac - idle air control valve. Generally a $20 part, but im not sure on a newer model.

10-19-2004, 07:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
bluehare Upright	go to autozone and use their OBD 2 scanner, it will tell you where the fault is, and replace the offending part. you can scan for free @ the store, or rent it.