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Old 06-08-2020, 09:52 AM
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If I crank and hold the switch the motor struggles to turn over, its like its seized (its not). I let the switch go and try again its better and it starts. What possible could be the problem?
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it was the ground cable from the battery fixed that ….

Now when it starts runs for couple seconds and dies out have to start a couple times before it stays running.

Any idea what might be the issue??

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Originally Posted by lslowrider
it was the ground cable from the battery fixed that ….

Now when it starts runs for couple seconds and dies out have to start a couple times before it stays running.

Any idea what might be the issue??

TIA
Have you tested the battery to make sure it is delivering 12 volts? Modern PCM's are sensitive to voltage and can act weird when they battery has a low charge.
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I recommend turning your key forward a couple times to the on position for a couple seconds each time without starting it... then after doing that 2-3 times actually try and start it. Could be fuel pump
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Have you tested the battery to make sure it is delivering 12 volts? Modern PCM's are sensitive to voltage and can act weird when they battery has a low charge.
The battery is reading 12.6 volts
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I tired no luck....when turning the key forward I hear the fuel pump. It cycles and stop crank doesn't start cycle again....

what I did realize is when it start running I hear the throttle body sucking air. Other times I don't



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