2000 Corvette
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
2000 Corvette
Ok, I need help, My Corvette for the past 2 weeks has been running a little rough.. I changed the plugs and wires and did not help. Even before I did that the car would not start on first try but on the second try it started.. Today the car started on the second try but ran very rough then cleared up. But still at idle it ran slightly rough, so I drove the car for 1 hour to where I was going and then the car sat for about 1 hour or so.. Came back to start it and got nothing at all. Just turned over but got nothing.. I tried at least 5 times and nothing but turning over. I smelt a lot of fuel so I stopped trying. I had the car towed to a local dealer. The tow truck driver took it off the truck, I tried one more time and it started.. fuel pressure regulator? or cam shaft sensor dirty?? Please help me.. Thanks, Vinnie
Last edited by Tambo20; Jun 12, 2016 at 08:10 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,275
Likes: 354
From: Iowa
Pull and post your codes. Pull all of the codes with the engine running and make note of them then clear all codes, go for a drive if you can, then pull the codes again before you shut her down.
Also do you you have an auto or manual?
Also do you you have an auto or manual?
Last edited by Macleod52; Jun 12, 2016 at 08:25 PM.
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 3,638
Likes: 245
I've heard the knock sensor could be an issue but doubt it.
Inspect a few plugs least 2 on each side. Run some techron see if it helps.
Any funky smoke or smell from the exhaust?
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
No funky smell. Once the car started it ran full power..
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Where is the fuel pressure regulator located? thanks for any info.. Update.. Last night I went out to try to start the car same thing would not start... I cleared all codes from the cars computer.. The car started right up... When I get home today I'm going to drive it to see what codes come up.. Thank you everyone for your input.. Love my C5 but sometimes gets frustrating!!!
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,957
Likes: 342
From: Shell Point (Crawfordville) Florida
Some people just like to ask questions and after they get some real good advice, just think they are really smart and do what they want anyway, like just go out and buy replacement parts. Sometimes they get lucky, most of the time, not.
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
I'm not going to just throw money on parts!!!! I have to check the codes first! This is why I'm on this site!!!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 6,644
Likes: 479
From: OK
IF you don't fully understand the question or advise then just say ... NOT getting it can you explain further...
There is a learning curve for these cars IT'S a LOT to try and take in all at once so don't get frustrated just keep swinging...
Last edited by 73Corvette; Jun 13, 2016 at 02:09 PM.
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
1/4 mile/AutoX
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 11,439
Likes: 2,184
From: Buffalo Texas
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 6,644
Likes: 479
From: OK
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 6,644
Likes: 479
From: OK