2005Express

I have a 2005 2500 cargo van with a 4.8L V8. I was driving to work the other day and the check engine and ABS light both came on yet the van continued to run. When it was time to go home, the van would not start. I turn the key to the on position and the guages all activate. I then turn the key fully to start and every guage drops but the check engine light remains on. In hopes of an easy fix, I pulled the starter to test it and it worked fine. With no starter attached, the same results occurred when turning the key to start. Any help trouble shooting this would be great, thanks.

country_09

Got any codes for the light? That'd be the first thing to look at

Jeff Collision

Check the battery to see if it is dead and then open the hood and inspect the battery connection cables. Sometimes corrosion will cause starting issues. Check your fuel gauge. Your gas tank might be too low to start the vehicle. If you have plenty of gas, the problem might be the flow of gas to the engine. Check your fuel filter. If it is not clear, check the inside of the nozzles with a cotton swab. If it comes out dirty, you will need a new fuel filter. Also, check your air filter for clogs and deposits. If your air filter is dirty, replace it.