Seems like the truck wants to turn off

RR1726683

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2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC

I have a 06 Chevy Tahoe when I start it, it doesn't start right away. So I turn the key again and it starts but it feels like it wants to die out right away. Some times it does turn off on me but starts again. But it still continues to feel like it wants to die out. What can it be.

Thursday, August 21st, 2014 AT 6:34 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Try this and tell me what happens.

Cycle the key from off to on and count to 3 while it is in the run position (engine off). Do this three times then see if it starts normally.

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Thursday, August 21st, 2014 AT 6:53 PM

RR1726683

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I tryed it but I'm still having the same issues. I seriously don't know what to do.

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Friday, August 22nd, 2014 AT 3:25 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Based on your description, it sounds like one of two possible problems. First, the fuel system is not holding pressure. As a result, it takes additional time to build enough pressure to start the engine. Or, you could simply have what I call a lazy fuel pump. Basically, it can't produce the fuel pressure needed to start the engine normally. If I provide directions, can you check fuel pump pressure, the fuel pressure regulator, and drop off pressure? You will need a fuel pressure gauge. Most parts stores will lend one to you.

Let me know.

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Friday, August 22nd, 2014 AT 7:31 PM