Why does my car quit running after 20 seconds?
Before applying oldturkey’s good suggestions, remove the gas cap and see if engine runs better/longer. If it does this signifies a plugged gas cap vent and is quite common. Dirt and dust can accumulate and eventually plug the vent hole in cap which will restrict fuel flow and can cause engine to quit. Good luck.
What should I do if my truck starts then shut off?
It should run for 2-3 seconds then shut off. Did you just fill the tank full? Try banging on the bottom of the fuel tank with a rubber mallet and see if it starts then. If it does fuel pump is on its last legs. time to drop the tank. Well, we should probably start with a few basics first…
Why does my car not start for 10 minutes?
… depending on the actual response.. sometimes just waiting 10 minutes would allow the car to start ok if it is the key cylinger wearing out then sometimes it just thinks that somebody is screwing around with the key cylinder and so it shuts down the starting circuit for 10 minutes to avoid a car theft
Why does my GM Truck start then die?
He was thinking fuel pump or fuel filter. He was about to take it to a dealer to be checked out when someone told him to turn the key to the on position and leave it there until the dash lights went out then start the truck. He did this and says the truck is running fine now. It reset the security system.
… depending on the actual response.. sometimes just waiting 10 minutes would allow the car to start ok if it is the key cylinger wearing out then sometimes it just thinks that somebody is screwing around with the key cylinder and so it shuts down the starting circuit for 10 minutes to avoid a car theft
It should run for 2-3 seconds then shut off. Did you just fill the tank full? Try banging on the bottom of the fuel tank with a rubber mallet and see if it starts then. If it does fuel pump is on its last legs. time to drop the tank. Well, we should probably start with a few basics first…
He was thinking fuel pump or fuel filter. He was about to take it to a dealer to be checked out when someone told him to turn the key to the on position and leave it there until the dash lights went out then start the truck. He did this and says the truck is running fine now. It reset the security system.
Can a car start and die at the same time?
You’ll hear the engine turning and everything will seem fine. However, there may come a point in time when your car will actually start but then die almost immediately afterward. There is never a convenient time for your car to suddenly quit working on you when you have somewhere to go.