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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 2:02 PM
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1998 Chevrolet 3dr Silverado 5.7

I just replaced key cylinder and radio without code started my problems.I had to reset my computer so it would crank.Now i can drive it during the day but can't drive it at night.At night it cranks up for about 1 second and dies.Its driving me nuts.Went to Auto Zone and they checked it for codes but there was none.Any ideas would be appreciated.
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 2:26 PM
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If you're being serious, the only thing imaginable is an elaborate prank using a solar cell and relay that acts as a kill when there is no power to the cell.
When did the problem start? Was it out of your possession at all?
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 2:31 PM
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2 months ago.It used to have remote start till i took it out.It all started when i pl,ugged a radio i got out of another chevy truck.Replaced key switch because it would not turn,reset computer by turning it on and off 3 times and that got it cranking during the day.
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 2:33 PM
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Never been out of my posession and radio is unplugged because i hear you gotta have code.
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Old Nov 20, 2015 | 12:21 PM
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Still won't start at night? Is it at a certain time of day or when it gets dark?
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Old Nov 20, 2015 | 12:22 PM
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Also, did you have ANY issue with the remote start shop? Haggling? Installer that rubbed you the wrong way? Anything?
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Old Nov 29, 2015 | 11:12 AM
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It was in the truck when i bought it.Truck ran just fine for a year till switch got hard to turn and i plugged new radio in.Havoc started right then.Its real cold out and in the middle of the day it would not start.Its my 2nd truck so i am just curious about what went wrong.No hurry just like things like this....lol
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Old Jan 20, 2016 | 6:50 AM
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After months of truck sitting i have discovered that when its cold (60 or below)it will crank and die.It was 64 a few days ago and it cranked right up and i drove it all around.
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 1:31 PM
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I drove it around.Stopped twice and cranked back up.3rd time i parked it under carport in the shade and it would not crank.Pushed it out in the sun and 30 minutes later it fired right up
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