1996 GMC Jimmy Replaced starter, still will not start

Tiny
LADYZ28
  • MEMBER
  • 1996 GMC JIMMY
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 195,000 MILES
We just replaced the starter. My husband had to lengthen one of the wires to the starter. Before replacing the vehicle wouldn't even crank. It will crank now, but does not turn over. Battery cables have been disconnected. Any ideas, he thinks the wire he used may not be the right gauge?
Saturday, April 18th, 2009 AT 5:34 PM

1 Reply

Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
It will crank now, but does not turn over. Do below

Disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, 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, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, ECM, Ignitor cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, April 18th, 2009 AT 5:43 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Not Running Content

Car Cranking but Not Starting? Try This
VIDEO
Car Cranking but Not Starting? Try This
Instructional repair video
Engine Not Starting
GUIDE
Engine Not Starting
Over the past 20 years at 2CarPros we have identified the top problems that are easily fixed. This guide can save you a trip to the repair garage or calling a tow truck and...
VIEW MORE