Starting Problem Chev Blazer 2000 S-10, 4dr, 4 X 4

[DTrost]

That is what they said in the beginning they thought it was a short. But they disconnected the battery and ran some kind of test and nothing was shown as drawing from the battery. How do you find a short? They disconnect the factory alarm too. The gas filter was changed about 4 months ago

[Blazer SS]

Please! please, check the + positive Batt cable, I have noticed that the top part that has the red boot gets a serious amount of build up, and the bolt rusts very badly, diconnect and remove your batt for clearence, once removed check the length of the cable for any problems, if nothing is obvious look at the head try to turn the bolt by hand, it should move freely, if a bunch of white stuff comes out, there is your problem, replace the cable and head. Another easy way to check is to try to start your truck and after a no start condition ,Please be careful, put your hand near the positive terminal and check for heat, if very hot replace the cable. Very high resistence will kill a batt in no time.

[travis2822]

That is a good suggestion Blazer SS. I had some problems starting and had everything check and all checked good. I then checked my positive cable head and it had white powder and looked like it was beginning to melt against the battery post. I should have replaced the wire but just cut the head off and cleaned it really good and no more problems. The didn't put a lot of slack on those cables. Your diagnosis is a very real possibility.

[DTrost]

Thank you I will tell the shop when they call me this morning with the fuel pressure results. As many times as I have charged the battery though I have never seen any white powder. This is the third battery too wouldn't they have seen it?

[DTrost]

Spoke with the shop the cables are fine the post does not heat up they checked that yesterday, no white powder

[chgoguy74]

If they're removing the battery to test it, then thats not going to find the problem. It sounds like the problem is only when the battery is connected. I'm not sure how its done, but you should try having the battery tested when it's parked to see how much charge it has, leave it overnight, then test the battery again. If you're losing a lot of juice, then something's draining the power...

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by DTrost

Spoke with the shop the cables are fine the post does not heat up they checked that yesterday, no white powder

How did the fuel pressure test come out?
MT

[DTrost]

I am calling them now when I called yesterday they said they had not looked at it yet.

[Eslhockey92g]

Originally Posted by NOVA71

Sounds to me like it may be the alternator. You may have gotten a dud. Or maybe there's a bad ground wire causing the battery not properly charge.

My sister in law had the same symptoms when the alternator died in her Malibu. The stereo stopped playing, the lights would dim, and the car would stall and not start. When your alternator isn't putting out enough volts to keep the battery charged and enough volts to run your accessories, things like the radio, lights, fuel pump, even the computer will stop working. I'd get it checked again to be sure. With any luck, that will be all that it is.

My big sis has a 99 blazer and had the same problem. She had a brand new Alt. Installed her car would always die on here, I tossed 2 batt.'s at it and still same problem I even put my RED TOP in and it did the same thing I made her take it back to the Shop, The guy said it was a bad Alt. So he poped in a new one. the next say no start same problem. I went out and bought and alt. And put it in, Problem was gone. Unless she was the unlucky one to get 2 bad alt. or the guys a loser and doesn't know how to put an alt. in. Not sure if thats your problem but Just one of many direction, good luck

[DTrost]

Why do shops think woman are stupid. I am at the crazy point. I called the shop to get the readings. I was extremely specific I wanted the numbers couldn't be more clear, even typed out the sheet and brought it to them and placed it ini their hands and this morning they stated. "We check all of that out and it is fine." I asked what the reading were they said "they don't have them and not to worry about it they were fine." I am ready to go there and pull the car out. Any suggestions????

[DTrost]

Phillips Chevrolet put the new Alternator in. When I started having the problems they pulled it out and said they sent it somewhere to have it checked out and it came back fine. Should I not believe them? They charged me $225 to get that done

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by DTrost

Why do shops think woman are stupid. I am at the crazy point. I called the shop to get the readings. I was extremely specific I wanted the numbers couldn't be more clear, even typed out the sheet and brought it to them and placed it ini their hands and this morning they stated. "We check all of that out and it is fine." I asked what the reading were they said "they don't have them and not to worry about it they were fine." I am ready to go there and pull the car out. Any suggestions????

Ouch that is a bummer deal.
Find a good repair shop fast.
They are giving you the old run around.
If they could not give you the fuel pressure readings or check it out hang it up with them.
The fuel pressure is very important on that engine. If it is not up to specs it will not squirt the injectors whe on a cold start. Even 2-3 lbs low can cause hard start cold.
The electrical problems mentioned can also be checked out by a good repair shop in a simple test.
That should be done on the car not take it off and send the stuff out.
I do not think it is your problem if the engine is cranking over good but.
It would not hurt to have it rechecked or checked by a good repair shop.
Here is a tip on finding a good repair shop.
Check around Ask around
Word of mouth.
Family friends coworkers neighbors business people and delivery people.
Mailmen and parcel delivery people get around and notice a lot of stuff.
Even a good parts house knows what shops are good and not good.
Chamber of commerce and better business bureau and city hall.
If you find a good referral to a repair shop go look them over and talk to them.
Look for a clean looking busy place with nice people running it.
Ask a few questions and ask about their qualifications and training.
Not all places have trained tech/mechanics.
If they do not find a place that does.
Even all dealers do not have all trained techs/mechanics.

I wish there was more we could do to help.
But a good repair shop is what you need to find.
Unless you want get some tools and repair books to do it yourself.
We can try to lead you threw it if you want to try it.
Good luck and let us know how it goes.
MT

[DTrost]

Well it is out of that shop and in another one who is said they will give me the readings. They are not happy. On another note now it is dramatically pulling to the right, didn't do that before. he is also telling me it started right up. So Iknow they were not relling me the truth

[MT-2500]

Good for you on the another shop. Wise choice.
Let us know how it goes. And post back pressure readings when you get them.
Good luck
MT

[DTrost]

Hello Everyone

Sorry but the shop just got back with me. The fuel pressure is off they are saying it needs a fuel pump. and are suggesting another new battery but did say it was not necessary. Actually I like these people I just hope it's the truth. I had a new fuel pump put in about 2 years maybe 1 1/2 years ago at the tune of 750.00. They said they warranty their work and the pump will have a 1 year. I am at such a loss but don't know what else to do.