wet / damp issues - 97 Sierra

Foxx · 11-14-2007, 06:06 AM

i have had this issue since i've gotten the truck from my brother about 1 month ago.. before I got the truck he brought it in to get the issue fixed but spent $1300 for nothing..

it is a '97 sierra "thunder" 2wd extended cab.. the issue is that whenever it is damp or wet outside it will refuse to start.. i can keep cranking it over and over and over and nothing untill i plug it in for an hour or so then it will start no problem.. i travel alot over the weekends and it sucks that I have to worry about my truck not starting when i'm in the middle of nowhere hunting..

is there a way to fix this without having to break the 'ol wallet? below are a few pics of the truck incase you need to see it..

http://www.dark.unitz.ca/~oldskeadro...truckfront.JPG
http://www.dark.unitz.ca/~oldskeadro.../truckback.JPG

crabtruck · 11-14-2007, 05:33 PM

Welcome to the forum Foxx. Just out of curiousity, what did the mech do for $1300 ? What did they say the problem was ?

Chevy808 · 11-14-2007, 05:54 PM

Yeah, I'd like to know too what was done for $1300

GMC004DOOR · 11-14-2007, 06:45 PM

plug it in??? what do u mean

Foxx · 11-15-2007, 03:37 AM

im not totally sure what the tech did for that kinda bill .. i have asked my brother and all he tells me is the mech gave the engine an overall look over .. for $1300 it musta been one long look over.. even after that the problem is still there with no explaination from the mech..

plug it in means that lil plug in that all vehicles have.. think its for the block heater for the vehicle starts in the winter.. even im not totally sure cause im not the most vehicle-type person haha..

any help for my trucks issue would be awsome

silver_70 · 11-15-2007, 12:18 PM

It could be your distributor, does it turnover or is it completely dead? next time its damp(if you can) check the distributor cap for moisture.

11-14-2007, 06:06 AM	#1
Foxx Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2	wet / damp issues - 97 Sierra i have had this issue since i've gotten the truck from my brother about 1 month ago.. before I got the truck he brought it in to get the issue fixed but spent $1300 for nothing.. it is a '97 sierra "thunder" 2wd extended cab.. the issue is that whenever it is damp or wet outside it will refuse to start.. i can keep cranking it over and over and over and nothing untill i plug it in for an hour or so then it will start no problem.. i travel alot over the weekends and it sucks that I have to worry about my truck not starting when i'm in the middle of nowhere hunting.. is there a way to fix this without having to break the 'ol wallet? below are a few pics of the truck incase you need to see it.. http://www.dark.unitz.ca/~oldskeadro...truckfront.JPG http://www.dark.unitz.ca/~oldskeadro.../truckback.JPG

11-14-2007, 05:54 PM	#3
Chevy808 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Born & raised in Hawaii had to move to Salt Lake City...bummer Posts: 275	Yeah, I'd like to know too what was done for $1300 __________________ '85 Oldsmobile 442 '93 Chevy 2WD C1500 350 Silverado Extended Cab Shortbed '95 Chevy 4WD K2500 454 Silverado Extended Cab Long Bed

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11-14-2007, 05:33 PM	#2
crabtruck Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,107	Welcome to the forum Foxx. Just out of curiousity, what did the mech do for $1300 ? What did they say the problem was ?

11-14-2007, 06:45 PM	#4
GMC004DOOR Full Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 27	plug it in??? what do u mean

11-15-2007, 03:37 AM	#5
Foxx Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2	im not totally sure what the tech did for that kinda bill .. i have asked my brother and all he tells me is the mech gave the engine an overall look over .. for $1300 it musta been one long look over.. even after that the problem is still there with no explaination from the mech.. plug it in means that lil plug in that all vehicles have.. think its for the block heater for the vehicle starts in the winter.. even im not totally sure cause im not the most vehicle-type person haha.. any help for my trucks issue would be awsome

11-15-2007, 12:18 PM	#6
silver_70 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Penticton Canada Posts: 1	It could be your distributor, does it turnover or is it completely dead? next time its damp(if you can) check the distributor cap for moisture.