Starting issues on a 99' Tahoe LT
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Starting issues on a 99' Tahoe LT
Hello, I am new to this forum, but am having an issue. I recently bought a 1999 Chevy Tahoe LT 5.7L. It always started instantly with no issues. The other day, I had a tune up performed at the shop, due to a lack of maintenance records and for preventative maintenance. I drove it home a couple miles away, and it sit for a couple of days. Started fine, went to wal-mart, came back out, and now it won't start. It turns over fine and starts to go, but then dies out like it's not firing. Tried hitting the gas to see if it would help fire and nothing. I put a brand new battery on it and checked the cable connectors for corrosion. After about ten minutes of trying, it fired up and I drove it home. This morning I went out and it took a couple of tries to get it going, then after several stops and restarts, I couldn't get it to act up again. I'm thinking the shop got something off in the tune up, a gap, bad plug, or something, because I have never had any issues with it starting and this only started after the tuneup. Any ideas?
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I couldn't get it to do it again these past few days until she did it again last night. I took it to the shop this morning to see what may be going on. The security light comes on sometimes for no apparent reason, which I have read will lock you out from starting for ten minutes. My wife's malibu locked up the ignition once from some stupid security feature and I had to replace the whole ignition. I will report the results back, and maybe it could help someone else out in the future. Thanks guys!
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Alright, the verdict is in. It was a security issue. The original key was getting worn, therefore when I used that key, the theft system would automatically keep it from starting for about ten minutes. Go figure, but hey it's much better than a weak fuel pump or something $$$$. I appreciate all the help and answers!
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