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Chevy Venture Starting/Stalling/Idle Issues

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#115 of 131 Engine runs for a minute or too then stalls by benson75

Nov 14, 2011 (3:51 pm)

I have a 2003 Chevy Venture. Recently it started stalling on me. I changed the fuel filter, and air filter. I got codes that led me to change the coil packs and module. When I went to start it up gas shot out of the fuel pressure regulator. I replaced it. Now I have no codes, and when it starts it will Idle for a minute or 2 and then stall. If I try to give it gas it begins to shake and stutter. I have no Idea what it could be since there are no codes. As far as I can tell I am not getting any vacuum leaks anywhere. All of the wiring seems good and connectors are good, and tight. I also replaced the plugs and wires. It is still having the same problems. Does anyone have any ideas of what the problem could be? Any advice would be extremely helpful. Thanks.

#116 of 131 Re: Engine runs for a minute or too then stalls [benson75] by sinclairg

Jan 27, 2012 (5:23 pm)

Replying to: benson75 (Nov 14, 2011 3:51 pm)
I have just started having the same problem with my 2000 venture it also happens when i will be driving and the start to stutter some times it stalls I just had my fuel pump replaced and as soon as I left the mechanics it did it again. Did you have any luck finding out what it could be?

#117 of 131 Re: Engine runs for a minute or too then stalls [benson75] by videostudio54

Feb 09, 2012 (12:14 pm)

Replying to: benson75 (Nov 14, 2011 3:51 pm)
I had this exact problem on my 1997 Chevy Venture. Stalling, no codes, no other apparent problems. I solved the problem by replacing the Camshaft Position Sensor. The sensor is located on the passenger side of the engine near the top. You have to remove a lot of stuff to get to this simple sensor, but it worked. Now I have no more stalling, failing to start or other related anomalies.
 
I also changed the Crankshaft Position Sensor just because . . .

#118 of 131 No crank No click Just lights and fan ect. by dungeon_monkey

Apr 14, 2012 (8:54 pm)

Thought I would share this. A few days ago, our Venture after pulling it into the garage and shutting it off for 5 min it would not start up. Acting like an ignition problem, I ran tests and replaced a few parts. The Ignition switch and relay and checked all related fuses. Having my wife try to start the van while I checked the circuits and tapped the starter I noticed the starter start smoking at the purple ignition wire on the starter solenoid. Around a month ago the Venture had a oil leak from a sensor right above the starter. I replaced the sensor and it ran great. The oil is now causing the starting problems. I plan to replace the starter and clean all leads. It should take care of it. Hope this helps. I was on the right track with the ignition curcuit.

#119 of 131 Re: 2003 Chevy Venture Crank Shaft Postion Sensor. [towheelie] by sfnystrom

Sep 13, 2012 (2:09 pm)

Replying to: towheelie (Oct 19, 2010 4:47 pm)
I am currently having the same exact issue with my 2003 Venture...Did you ever come up with a solution for your problem? I really need help figuring this out cause the shop that my van is at wants a $1000 to replace the computer in the van but they are not sure that is what is causing the problem...I am NOT willing to give that kind of money without a positive answer for problem to be fixed.

#120 of 131 Re: 2003 Chevy Venture Crank Shaft Postion Sensor. [sfnystrom] by kerrick1

Sep 14, 2012 (9:37 am)

Replying to: sfnystrom (Sep 13, 2012 2:09 pm)
When my van had the problem of not starting or idiling and then stalling out we tried many things and then found that the problem was a loose wire behind the brake. It was a simple fix but took forever for them to figure out.

#121 of 131 Re: 2003 Chevy Venture Crank Shaft Postion Sensor. [kerrick1] by demeop

Sep 14, 2012 (5:56 pm)

Replying to: kerrick1 (Sep 14, 2012 9:37 am)
my crank but no start after warm was the cam position sensor, solved it. then after the water pump went it started to happen again. the coolant shot everywhere and assumed it hurt the sensor again. put another in and seemed to work again. still once in a while will get a funny start but maybe other issues w/TPS or IAC.
 
I'll get to them some other day, for now only real issue is gas gage and sometimes the coolant temp gage not reading correct. I always thought might be a wire to the instrument cluster. a wire behind the brake pedal? I'll look under there once I have a chance. also traction control issues once in a while. sometime "service traction control" message which means to me just turn it off. need to check/clean brakes soon will check connections then.

#122 of 131 2005 chevy venture wont start by jimmy1966

Sep 17, 2012 (3:19 pm)

I have a 2005 chevy venture has always ran great, shut it off today and it would not start again. All the lights still worked, battery was good, starter checked out fine. My mechanic checked all the wireing and was puzzled. I tried my spare key. Guess what it started just fine.So try your extra key before you pay a ton to have someone look at your van. Hope this helps you out

#123 of 131 Re: 2005 chevy venture wont start [jimmy1966] by demeop

Sep 18, 2012 (2:09 pm)

Replying to: jimmy1966 (Sep 17, 2012 3:19 pm)
was happening with my key and my wifes key. I thought it could be the anti theft but fought this for almost a year before I got lucky and got a cam position low code. again we still get some funny starts but so far IMHO, that is what was stopping fuel.
only $30 sensor and (1) screw but impossible without removing power steering pump which is not easy. damned front wheel drives!

#124 of 131 2003 venture by redneckfromnb

Jan 04, 2013 (4:29 pm)

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