1998 GMC Sonoma
Problem for GMC 1998 Sonoma

Weird problem




By Powe33 - usenet poster

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this is something on my 98 Sonoma 4x4 that I just noticed yesterday, it's
got 93,550 Miles on it, and I have had a hard problem starting it, since
yesterday.

I had to have the key in the start position longer than normal, and usually
I have to crank it twice...any ideas?

Jason

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Jul 22, 2008

-   Same problem with starting. sometimes it starts right up, sometimes it cranks for a while. I had a mechanic replace the plugs and wires. Didn't help. also, fuel mileage went from 22 to 16 overnight. -   Guest

Solution #1

posted on Sep 05, 2008
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change the air filter

Solution #2

posted on Jul 13, 2008
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I've never heard of an exhaust fan, that's like blinker fluid. I would think that the"e-fan" is an electric fan. If you take the stock fan off the engine and put in a dual electric fan you will gain 10% to 15% horse power. To get the right balance you need to make your engine breathe better and putting in a cone style air filter from K&N or even some other company. then bigger exhaust diameter and muffler. you might want to chance the mass air sensor also. I have done all of these things to my 2000 GMC Sonoma 4x4 W/ the 4.3 V6. and its very fast and powerful.

Solution #3

posted on May 14, 2008
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fuel filter?
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Solution #4

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shouldnt be, the dealership "said" they replaced it...

I have driven it sry on occassion b4, but I filled the tank since

Jason

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Solution #5

posted on May 14, 2008
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air filter? perhaps if you disconnect the battery for a minute it'll clear
all codes and be fine again for another 93k. it's cheap and if codes
reappear you're not out a dime.
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Solution #6

posted on May 14, 2008
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wasnt throwing codes, and besides, its a K&N filter

it was the fuel pump, and they're replacing under warantee (75K mi from date
of purchase (Aug 2000) w/ 24K Orig miles.

Jason
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Solution #7

posted on May 14, 2008
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congratulations
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Solution #8

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well, now it runs awesome, and I have a sorta dual exhaust setup (duals from
the cat) wanna add headers and make it a TRUE dual setup, and maybe tweak
the engine :)

Jason
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Solution #9

posted on May 14, 2008
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ok, now I have a different questionIm looking to make more HP Mods to my
good running, yet high (highway) mileage 1998 Sonoma 4x4I have dual
glass-pack mufflers and stainless steel tips, like I said before, its dual
pipes from the cat, and a K&N filter, plus I always get the Mobil-1
Semi-synthetic oil change...

what else can I do?

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Jason Sobol
Custom 1986 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
Custom 1998 GMC Sonoma 4x4
founder, Rock Capitol Camaro/Firebird
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Solution #10

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K/N filter an or intake, e-fan, etc
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Solution #11

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I have the filter...thinking about swapping out for the full K&N FIPK (Fuel
Injection Performance Kit) what is an e-fan? exhaust fan?

Jason
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