Continues cranking after letting go of the key
January 18th, 2011, 9:40 PM
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Continues cranking after letting go of the key
I have a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche with the 5.3 V-8. When one goes to start the engine it continues cranking (sometimes) after the engine starts and you let go of the key . Sometimes it only does it momentarily; sometimes you have to manually bring the key back so it stops cranking. I have gotten several opinions. Some say ignition switch in the steering column; others say starter/solenoid; others say electrical problem such as a relay. Problem is it only does it sporadically and it never does it when I take it to the shop.
Anyone have an idea what the problem is ? Thanks in advance for any help on this.
Anyone have an idea what the problem is ? Thanks in advance for any help on this.
March 15th, 2011, 3:41 PM
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No one anywhere was able to tell me what the cause of the problem was, so I decided to try a new starter and solenoid in the hope that would solve the problem. I went to Advance auto parts and got the starter in my hands. While reading the literature (before buying) I found a flyer which said as follows: <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
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""GHOST START" Starter Cranks After Key Is Released On Cold Start
Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe .... with 4.8L, 5.3L ....Gas Engine
Condition: Owners of these vehicles may comment that the engine starter will continue to run after key is released. This is a normal condition and no repairs should be attempted ...." Ha!!
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What can one say when the fact is that either no repair facility that I took the vehicle to knew about this condition; or they didn't tell me about it in order to sell me something I didn't need. The local Maroone Chevrolet dealer service manager told me with great assurance that I needed a new fuel pump. How can anyone trust any auto repair business?
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Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe .... with 4.8L, 5.3L ....Gas Engine
Condition: Owners of these vehicles may comment that the engine starter will continue to run after key is released. This is a normal condition and no repairs should be attempted ...." Ha!!
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></o>What can one say when the fact is that either no repair facility that I took the vehicle to knew about this condition; or they didn't tell me about it in order to sell me something I didn't need. The local Maroone Chevrolet dealer service manager told me with great assurance that I needed a new fuel pump. How can anyone trust any auto repair business?
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