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#42 of 72 trouble starting my tb by janie1983 Mar 12, 2008 (10:55 am)
I have problems starting my 02 tb...it will start on the 3rd or 4th time...i thought it would be the starter but then they told me it might be the sparkplugs...i need help.i'm a girl and dont know that much about cars or trucks..If any one has an answer please let me know.... Replies to this message: tidester (Mar 12, 2008 11:22 am)
#43 of 72 Re: trouble starting my tb [janie1983] by tidester HOST Mar 12, 2008 (11:22 am)
Replying to: janie1983 (Mar 12, 2008 10:55 am) Starting problems can be caused by any number of things such as worn or defective spark plugs, ignition coils, drained battery, bad fuel pump, etc. Without knowing more about your specific problem, I'd go with the recommendation of the mechanic who diagnosed your TB.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#44 of 72 Wierd Starting Problem by farmergarrett Mar 18, 2008 (5:50 pm)
Hi all, I'll try and keep it simple.   My 02 Chevy TrailBlazer is having some starting problems. It won't start, not even the radio or anything. I can't get the key out of the ignition either. My dad (used to own an automotive repair business) told me to tighten the positive cable on the battery, and that would fix it. Every time I tweak the cable the radio, clock, and other battery powered functions come on. At that point, I can get the key out if I want to. But if I turn the key to start after that, though it will sometimes start, more often than not, there's just a click and everything dies, and I'm back to square one. I had a problem like this before, about nine months ago. That turned out to be the actual battery, so we replaced the battery and the alternator to be safe. Certainly not the battery this time around. Anyone else had this problem before? Any ideas on what it is and/or how to fix it?   Thanks a lot. Replies to this message: tidester (Mar 18, 2008 9:07 pm)
#45 of 72 Re: Wierd Starting Problem [farmergarrett] by tidester HOST Mar 18, 2008 (9:07 pm)
Replying to: farmergarrett (Mar 18, 2008 5:50 pm) You have probably already done this but have you taken a good look at the battery cable to see whether it has a corrosion problem? That seems to be the common element here so you may want to try working that to remove any corrosion/oxidation on the contact surface.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#46 of 72 02 TB w/ start issues by bc1739 Mar 24, 2008 (2:09 pm)
I have an 02 TB. When I turn the key there is no sound at all. Has gas and is in park. All lights etc work and I took the battery to have it tested - it is fine with full crank amps. I have checked all terminal cables and all are tight with no corrosion. I tried to short the starter solinoid and it engages (but does not start). What am I missing? What about the starter relay? Replies to this message: vinny99 (Apr 14, 2008 4:34 pm) dogday (May 26, 2008 5:31 pm) bc1739 (May 31, 2008 5:58 pm) jrg12 (Oct 09, 2008 11:58 am)
#47 of 72 Re: 02 TB w/ start issues [bc1739] by vinny99 Apr 14, 2008 (4:34 pm)
Replying to: bc1739 (Mar 24, 2008 2:09 pm) it sounds like an ignition tamper issue it must be reset by the dealer or a cycle of put in on position for 10 min then back off for ten seconds then repeat this cycle three times while watching the security flas on the das go from solid to out Replies to this message: dogday (May 26, 2008 5:31 pm) bc1739 (May 31, 2008 5:58 pm) jrg12 (Oct 09, 2008 11:58 am)
#48 of 72 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer will not start by winka May 05, 2008 (11:20 am)
I have had this vehicle to the Chevrolet dealership for 3 days as the vehicle will not start in the morning. This has been going on for 3 months. They thought they had repaired as they replaced the control module. Went out the next morning and the vehicle would not start. I took it back to the shop today. They just called and said they can't quite figure it out...this is after spending 600.00 plus rental car fee!!! Any ideas beside getting rid of this thing.   TW
#49 of 72 MY 2002 TRAILBLAZER by loriann805 May 22, 2008 (8:01 am)
HI,i went to start my tb in the morning,it would crank over ,but wont start.my husband took out the fuel filter,and he did change it.Then he was told there was 2 fuel filters.He checked that one was fine.Now he checked the spark plugs,that's where he started to get stumped.He found oil on the spark plugs ,two of them so he started to check hoses.I guess there is a hose for the fuel line that had a small hole in it,he changed that.He has checked the fuses and he is stumped.He works on his cars all the time,but he has older cars.I'm the one who wined i want a suv so here we are so if anyone could help we would greatly appreciate it.THANK YOU!!!!!!!
#50 of 72 Re: 02 TB w/ start issues [vinny99] by dogday May 26, 2008 (5:31 pm)
Replying to: vinny99 (Apr 14, 2008 4:34 pm) Did this work? I have an 02 TB with start issues...first time it died while I was driving. When I turned the key to restart, dashboard lights came on but no cranking, no clicking, nada. About the time I got my AAA card out, I turned the key again and it came on with no prob. Next morning tried to start and same thing. Lights, gauges, but no cranking/clicking. Tried a few more times and still nothing. Did notice that the RPM gauge was shooting up over 2xxx, even though engine totally dead. This time wouldn't start. Called AAA and even with a jump, could not start. Would not let me shift out of park either. After talking w/3 different mechanics (gotta love cell phones) at the same time, I had AAA disconnect battery, wait a few minutes & reconnect. Started right up. Got to the repair shop and would not start. I've had starter relay replaced as well as battery. Would work initially, but within 5 days back with same problem--lights but no cranking. I've read solutions including replacing crankshaft position sensor, resetting computer and replacing ignition switch. Replies to this message: bc1739 (May 31, 2008 5:58 pm) jrg12 (Oct 09, 2008 11:58 am)
#51 of 72 Re: 2002 Trailblazer not starting JUNK [stuckwithit1] by tkazee May 31, 2008 (11:14 am)
Replying to: stuckwithit1 (Oct 14, 2007 8:27 am) Stuck, did you ever get a fix for this? (or anyone else that wants to chime in) I noticed that there were other "similar" problems listed but none just like yours. My situation is like yours. If I go on short trips and cut the car off, it takes a while to get it started again, sometimes when It does start after almost flooding it out, it idles real high, sometimes it idles so high I have to shut it back off again. (afraid Im gonna blow something) Mine doesnt cut off while driving, my key has never gotten stuck, it starts right up in the morning or if it has been sitting for longer than a half hour. Its just short trips it has a problem with, and it doesnt do it all the time. The only difference that i have from you is that mine will start all winter long (live in Ohio) when its warm out, thats when it starts acting stupid. Thus the reason for my post, Any help would be greatly appreciated Replies to this message: justwontstart (Jul 14, 2008 6:47 pm) bc1739 (Jul 16, 2008 5:45 pm)

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