1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech Discuss 1st generation S-series (1983-1994) general tech topics here.

doesnt like to start

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 04-03-2007, 11:22 PM
woodsballr's Avatar
Starting Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location:
Posts: 213
woodsballr is an unknown quantity at this point
Default doesnt like to start

okay guys for as long as i've been driving my blazer it doesnt like to start after a long sit. it;s nothing problematic or urgent but its kinda growing on me as one heck of an annoying thing. ok heres the thing after a long sit it takes a while holding the key to start it. if i stop and put in gas or run in to the grocery store real quick it will start right up like everybody else. but after an indefinite amount of time, i haven't timed it or anything, but when i go out for lunch ive only been in class for an hour and it does it. ok now to describe the problem. it takes at its worst a slow count of 2 to start. like i said nothing urgent. its doesnt make a grinding noise, its that starting noise is the only thing i can think to call it, that every car makes. yall know what i mean, if you go out and crank up your whatever it doesnt matter that sound when you turn the key before the engine catches. yall probably knew that before i said it. i changed the spark plugs, spark plug wires, and distributor cap a while back. i've been meaning to change the fuel filter for a while but cant afford to fix it if anything goes wrong. changed the oil and oil filter about 2,000 miles ago. new air filter about 10,000 miles ago and its clean.
i have no idea what it could be other than a vague stab in the dark at the starter. can anyone help? thanks ahead of time.
 
  #2  
Old 04-03-2007, 11:56 PM
Kordog's Avatar
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location:
Posts: 402
Kordog is an unknown quantity at this point
Default RE: doesnt like to start

What fuel injection do you have? TBI or CPI? That will help us alot.
 
  #3  
Old 04-03-2007, 11:59 PM
woodsballr's Avatar
Starting Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location:
Posts: 213
woodsballr is an unknown quantity at this point
Default RE: doesnt like to start

i believe it's TBI but how would i make sure?
 
  #4  
Old 04-04-2007, 01:10 AM
Kordog's Avatar
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location:
Posts: 402
Kordog is an unknown quantity at this point
Default RE: doesnt like to start

If it has an air cleaner like on the older cars with a carb, it is TBI. If it has an aluminum upper intake with the throttle body near the rad fan, and the air cleaner in the fender well behind the drivers headlamp, and has a plastic piece that says VORTEC it is a CPI.
 
  #5  
Old 04-04-2007, 01:16 AM
woodsballr's Avatar
Starting Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location:
Posts: 213
woodsballr is an unknown quantity at this point
Default RE: doesnt like to start

yea im TBI. so give it to me straight doc, how long have i got?
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
justblazin1
1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
1
10-19-2014 11:12 AM
darkness-lies-
2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
2
03-14-2013 02:56 PM
Stormedsoup
2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
3
03-13-2013 12:21 PM
JasinP
Engine & Transmission
3
06-01-2011 10:09 PM
skitzobmxr
Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
5
02-26-2007 11:13 PM



Quick Reply: doesnt like to start



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:23 PM.