Astra 2001 unexpected fault

Tiny
BLUETEMPLAR
  • MEMBER
  • 2001 CHEVROLET ASTRO
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • 100,000 MILES
Astra 2001 turns off with no reason and after doing this this, I have to leave it rest a minimum of two hours and then I can restart the car and operates normal.
Do you
have the same problem?
Yes
No
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011 AT 3:17 AM

1 Reply

Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Next time it refuses to start don't wait do below immediately to catch it, if its fuel or spark problem.

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if so, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs, coil's resistances, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011 AT 4:44 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links