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01-01-2007, 02:55 PM
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Just spent an hour trying to start the truck
And it's a no go. This always happens when it's cold and wet outside... what's most likely problem and how many $100 is it gonna cost to fix? 
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01-01-2007, 03:17 PM
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what kinda truck?? what year?? distributor cap??
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01-01-2007, 03:39 PM
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It's a 97 GM with the 4.3 V6
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01-02-2007, 08:46 AM
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Thats the problem, its a GM 
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01-02-2007, 09:40 AM
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Hmmm its a Vortec 4.3, correct? It may be the cam sensor. Is the check engine light on?
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01-02-2007, 09:53 AM
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Run it out of/low on gas recently? Check the dizzy cap... I've seen em crack before as well because of super cold weather if they're old.
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01-02-2007, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by BigWheelinBubba
Hmmm its a Vortec 4.3, correct? It may be the cam sensor. Is the check engine light on?
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You know, that light is on, I kinda stopped noticing after a couple years.... Last time I checked it, it was related to my exhaust mishap, so I kinda forgot about it... who knows what other codes it's thrown since then.. going to buy one of those code reader things for it today. 
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01-03-2007, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by lab1702
You know, that light is on, I kinda stopped noticing after a couple years.... Last time I checked it, it was related to my exhaust mishap, so I kinda forgot about it... who knows what other codes it's thrown since then.. going to buy one of those code reader things for it today. |
Jus take it to a local parts place. Most of them will read them for free.
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01-03-2007, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 357windsor
Jus take it to a local parts place. Most of them will read them for free.
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I know AutoZone will.
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01-03-2007, 10:43 PM
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go to murray's, u can rent an obdII tool for free. but u have to put a $160 deposit down, u get it back when u return it.
my neighbor has the same issues. maybe try some wire dry?
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01-09-2007, 01:36 PM
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Ok, so the catalytic converter is plugged and broken inside... $800 GM parts, $500 3rd party... I'm thinking of opting for the cheapest option, just remove them... shouldn't be an issue with that, right? I mean, the stang runs better without them, so the truck shouldnt run worse at least? 
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01-09-2007, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by lab1702
Ok, so the catalytic converter is plugged and broken inside... $800 GM parts, $500 3rd party... I'm thinking of opting for the cheapest option, just remove them... shouldn't be an issue with that, right? I mean, the stang runs better without them, so the truck shouldnt run worse at least? |
! cat 
Might need an o2 sim on that though or get it programmed out. 
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01-09-2007, 03:09 PM
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Might need an o2 sim on that though or get it programmed out. |
I've had that SES light on for 3 years, it can stay on if it means I don't have to spend any $$... I'll just check the codes every now and then...
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01-09-2007, 03:12 PM
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Pull the bulb if it irritates you
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01-09-2007, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by BigWheelinBubba
Pull the bulb if it irritates you |
No no, it doesn't irritate me at all.. it's rather like an old friend.. I'd think something was wrong if that light wasn't on... 
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