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Chevrolet TrailBlazer Start Stall and Idle Problems

120 messages,  Last post on Jul 09, 2012 at 10:00 AM

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#111 of 120 Re: 02 TB doesn't start [takincare_1] by verucasalt

Sep 12, 2011 (3:14 pm)

Replying to: takincare_1 (Sep 12, 2011 11:33 am)
I have to tighten the battery terminals every few days. Don't ask me why they always come loose, but that seems to be the problem.

#112 of 120 Re: 02 TB doesn't start [takincare_1] by 02_blue_ltz

Sep 22, 2011 (6:17 am)

Replying to: takincare_1 (Sep 12, 2011 11:33 am)
You may have a bad cell in your battery. I had a similar issue a few years ago and ended up replacing with an Optima battery and have not had any battery related problems since.

#113 of 120 Re: 2003 Trailblazer Idle [frustrated37] by rcleary

Feb 04, 2012 (12:17 pm)

Replying to: frustrated37 (Jun 16, 2010 7:07 pm)
if your t/b hasn't already "fixed" itself, try disconnecting the negative battery cable for ten minutes. be sure ALL accessories are off. reconnect the negative cable, and let engine idle for at least 10 minutes while all the computers read their sensors and 'talk' to each other. this goes for all posts involving recent battery change outs, or disconnecting for anything over 2 or 3 minutes. hope this helps
 

#114 of 120 Re: KEEPS STALLING [trailblazergal] by rcleary

Feb 04, 2012 (1:54 pm)

Replying to: trailblazergal (Mar 16, 2010 3:04 pm)
some others like this were ok after the ignition switch was replaced. heavy keychains can cause damage to the switch. suggest separating keys, etc so you have 2 sets, one for house and car remote, the other for car keys only. this also reduces the possibility of locking your remote in with your keys. part $50, labor $100. new ones at gm have been updated. hope this helps several posters.

#115 of 120 Re: 2004 Trailblazer-what's the problem [debyea] by tiffanyb1

Mar 13, 2012 (7:15 pm)

Replying to: debyea (Sep 27, 2007 6:08 am)
I have an 04 Trailblazer and I had the same problem.. I had to have the battery replaced and it started doing that.. We figured out the problem an 04 doesnt have a memory saver on the battery so the cheap way to fix it is to take the throttle body off and clean it. Because it has no memory saver when we took the battery off it made the car think it was brand new. a memory saver is like $100.. But ever since we cleaned the throttle body we havent had any other problems.. We got this information from a dealership..

#116 of 120 Re: 2004 Trailblazer-what's the problem [tiffanyb1] by steve_ HOST

Mar 13, 2012 (7:50 pm)

Replying to: tiffanyb1 (Mar 13, 2012 7:15 pm)
The memory savers I've seen are little 9 volt battery gizmos that plug into a powerport. Haven't looked lately but I remember seeing them for around $15 and up. Good mechanics use them so you won't lose your computer settings or radio settings when the battery is disconnected for whatever reason.

#117 of 120 Re: 2002 TB no start, electrical wackiness [verucasalt] by ksperle

Apr 07, 2012 (12:40 pm)

Replying to: verucasalt (Oct 23, 2010 11:28 am)
My trailblazer is doing the very exact thing you describe...did you ever conclude what the problem was?? HELP

#118 of 120 Re: 2002 TB no start, electrical wackiness [ksperle] by verucasalt

Apr 07, 2012 (12:56 pm)

Replying to: ksperle (Apr 07, 2012 12:40 pm)
I have to clean and tighten the battery terminals often. I keep a wrench in the car for just that reason.

#119 of 120 Re: 2002 Trailblazer not starting JUNK [justwontstart] by jumpingjack1

May 19, 2012 (10:32 am)

Replying to: justwontstart (Jul 14, 2008 7:47 pm)
I have a 2002 trailblazer and it has had a similar problem for years and no one has been able to solve it. tkazee, did you ever figure this out? My car starts fine when it's cold and fine just after it was shut off. But if the engine is hot and you stop for 10-15 minutes, it acts flooded and won't start. Then I must wait until the engine is cool and it starts. If I can get it started when it acts flooded it will sputter and miss for a bit (as if flooded) until it finally runs right. Anyone have the answer?

#120 of 120 Air conditioniong during idle car stalls out by marko70

Jul 09, 2012 (10:00 am)

Air conditioning works well but when slowing down to a stop at idle, it will stall out or idle up and down and try to stall out is this a vaccum or a carbon build up problem?
 
Thanks Mark

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