lotas
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Hey All,
I have read a bunch of similar threads but need some help with my specific situation.
2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLT
Drove around for two hours Sat night, truck sat Sunday and when I went to go to the store Sunday night and turned the key the engine was cranking, but would not turn over. Tried it again and it was sputtering and shaking a bit and wouldn't fully start up, sounding like it was trying to start but wasn't getting enough fuel or something.
I assumed the fuel pump was the issue as it was cranking fine and didn't seem to be an electrical issue w/battery or starter.
The next day I go to start it again just for the hell of it and it fires up and runs no problem. I let it run for about 15-20 mins to see if it's going to sputter and die or anything and it ran normal, obviously getting fuel.
Now here is where it gets weird.
Last night I start it and it fires up with no problem. Make a run to McD's for the kids and return home, it ran fine w/no issues.
Go to start it again that night and when I turn the key it's just clicking, sounds like the battery or starter is dead. I try again and get a single click, and then everything dies. Interior lights/accs were on when I opened the door but after the attempt to start it everything went out and would not come back, dash would not light up or respond to the key after that.
The battery is only a year old from Costco -- I charged the battery up and it was around 12.8v so I don't think that's the issue.
What does this sound like to you guys? If the starter is dead, how come the first time I had an issue it was sputtering and sounded like a fuel issue? Is it possible the starter and fuel pump are both going out or is there something I'm missing that could be affecting both fuel/electrical systems?
I appreciate any help you can offer and am grateful to have found this forum!
I have read a bunch of similar threads but need some help with my specific situation.
2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLT
Drove around for two hours Sat night, truck sat Sunday and when I went to go to the store Sunday night and turned the key the engine was cranking, but would not turn over. Tried it again and it was sputtering and shaking a bit and wouldn't fully start up, sounding like it was trying to start but wasn't getting enough fuel or something.
I assumed the fuel pump was the issue as it was cranking fine and didn't seem to be an electrical issue w/battery or starter.
The next day I go to start it again just for the hell of it and it fires up and runs no problem. I let it run for about 15-20 mins to see if it's going to sputter and die or anything and it ran normal, obviously getting fuel.
Now here is where it gets weird.
Last night I start it and it fires up with no problem. Make a run to McD's for the kids and return home, it ran fine w/no issues.
Go to start it again that night and when I turn the key it's just clicking, sounds like the battery or starter is dead. I try again and get a single click, and then everything dies. Interior lights/accs were on when I opened the door but after the attempt to start it everything went out and would not come back, dash would not light up or respond to the key after that.
The battery is only a year old from Costco -- I charged the battery up and it was around 12.8v so I don't think that's the issue.
What does this sound like to you guys? If the starter is dead, how come the first time I had an issue it was sputtering and sounded like a fuel issue? Is it possible the starter and fuel pump are both going out or is there something I'm missing that could be affecting both fuel/electrical systems?
I appreciate any help you can offer and am grateful to have found this forum!