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1995 Chevy 1500 Severe Starting/Running Problem, PLEASE HELP!
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watchman37
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Mar 21, 2012, 7:17 PM
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1995 Chevy 1500 Severe Starting/Running Problem, PLEASE HELP!
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Hello everyone, I am in absolutely desperate shape here!
I recently acquired a 1995 Chevy 1500 Truck, it is a Manual Transmission, with a 4.3 Vortec V-6 engine.
For the last couple of weeks, my truck has been acting like there was a dead-spot in the starter motor, which was only 3-4 months old. So, I went and got a replacement, and installed it. Then two days ago after replacing the starter motor, my truck got worse with the starting issue, it went from making a clacking noise at the starter, to nothing at all when I turn the key. So, I had to push start it to get anywhere.... then out of the blue, my gauges and warning lights start going haywire, and the truck sputters, chugs and loses power badly. I have replaced the starter, put in a brand new battery (which is reading full power on the test meter) and a new alternator, I also have uncovered as much of the wiring as I can reach and see to check for any shorts in the wiring. Everything looks solidly connected, I even made fresh ground connections for the harness....however, this still has not helped get the truck running!!
I started suspecting it was the ECM, but when I went to Advance Auto Parts and bought another ECM, after plugging it in, the truck still didnt do anything.
Does anyone have any idea on how I can fix this?! Please help me if you can!
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Hammer Time
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Mar 21, 2012, 7:27 PM
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Are you sure about that info? They didn't use a 4.3 Vortec in the 95 1500.
What is the 8th digit of the VIN#?
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watchman37
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Mar 21, 2012, 7:32 PM
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My vin # is: 1GCEC14Z0SZ200855
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Hammer Time
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Mar 21, 2012, 7:35 PM
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You do not have a Vortec. You have a 4.3 TBI motor.
A lot of your problems may have to do with the quality of the starters you are using. I think your power failures are due to melted or disconnected fusible links which attach to the main post of the starter.
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Hammer Time
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Mar 21, 2012, 7:41 PM
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I just told you what I suspected was wrong. If you're not understanding what I'm saying, then this job probably isn't for you.
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watchman37
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Mar 21, 2012, 7:46 PM
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I apologize, I do understand what you are telling me, the problem is with the starter. This is just my first time ever hearing about a fuseable link on a starter. This starting issue has happened with two starters in a row, so I am in agreeing that I need to change starter brands. I am still trying to understand how the starter would cause the entire truck to go haywire in the ignition system and instrument cluster all at the same time.
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watchman37
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Mar 21, 2012, 7:49 PM
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I do thank you for your replies and help Hammer.
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Hammer Time
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Mar 22, 2012, 3:10 AM
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A fusible link is a special "melt-away" wire used instead of a large fuse and on your truck they all get their power supply from the battery cable where it's attached to the starter.
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