Replaced the steering column and now truck won't stay running??

shad9876 · 07-07-2008, 12:48 PM

I replaced the steering column on my 2001 chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 and now it won't stay running. It just starts and then dies.

Any ideas?

03chevy · 07-07-2008, 01:06 PM

fuel pump, fuel filter, or regulator is bad one of the three is your problem

z07 · 07-07-2008, 01:18 PM

Do the electric devices that only work when the key is in the "Run" position fucntion normally? power windows etc? Do 2001's have the VATS chip in the ignition key?

mudseeker · 07-07-2008, 01:19 PM

if we go with the theory that the column removal was the cause, then i would have to say the ignition harness or your passlock. does your key have a chip on it?

75K30 · 07-07-2008, 01:21 PM

Welcome to the site;
The relationship between the column and the stalling would lead me to believe that there is an electrical problem.
When exactly does this thing die? Does it fire then die as you let go of the key? Returning the key to the run position might cause the loss of 12 volts from the ignition switch, and you are losing spark.
A little better description might help.
For what reason did you decide to change the column? Is the column exactly the same? Could there be a wiring change that could have caused this problem?

Chevy_Finatic79 · 07-07-2008, 01:58 PM

maybe you just need to adjust the ignition pushrod switch it could have got moved during the R&R

shad9876 · 07-08-2008, 03:02 PM

I finally just put the ignition from the original column into the replacement column and now it works fine.

07-07-2008, 12:48 PM	#1
shad9876 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2	Replaced the steering column and now truck won't stay running?? I replaced the steering column on my 2001 chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 and now it won't stay running. It just starts and then dies. Any ideas?

07-07-2008, 01:06 PM	#2
03chevy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: jax,fl Posts: 1,186	fuel pump, fuel filter, or regulator is bad one of the three is your problem __________________ A dirty mind is a terrible thing to waste!

07-07-2008, 01:19 PM	#4
mudseeker Senior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 6,375	if we go with the theory that the column removal was the cause, then i would have to say the ignition harness or your passlock. does your key have a chip on it? __________________ i'd rather be hunting

07-07-2008, 01:58 PM	#6
Chevy_Finatic79 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lincoln NE Posts: 478	maybe you just need to adjust the ignition pushrod switch it could have got moved during the R&R __________________ "She's gonna Freak when she see's my wheels" 85' Chevy C-10 Longbox (Rat) TBI 327 Cu.In./THM350 90' Chevy Suburban 4x4 TBI 350 Cu.In./700R4 http://www.truckforum.org/forums/truck-pictures-176.htm

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07-07-2008, 01:18 PM	#3
z07 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 391	Do the electric devices that only work when the key is in the "Run" position fucntion normally? power windows etc? Do 2001's have the VATS chip in the ignition key?

07-07-2008, 01:21 PM	#5
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,992	Welcome to the site; The relationship between the column and the stalling would lead me to believe that there is an electrical problem. When exactly does this thing die? Does it fire then die as you let go of the key? Returning the key to the run position might cause the loss of 12 volts from the ignition switch, and you are losing spark. A little better description might help. For what reason did you decide to change the column? Is the column exactly the same? Could there be a wiring change that could have caused this problem?

07-08-2008, 03:02 PM	#7
shad9876 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2	I finally just put the ignition from the original column into the replacement column and now it works fine.

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