GMC Jimmy Fuel pressure Problem

1995 GMC JIMMY
255,886 MILES
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KVN4
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95 GMC JIMMY 256885 miles 4.3 vtec had erratic idle for couple of days. Cleaned iac valve this am now have crank no start. Checked fuel pressure koeo 60psi then drops to zero after 2 sec. a/c delco fuel pump put in 8months ago was getting tps code also.no start
Apr 2, 2012 at 1:54 PM
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DJCL
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Check voltage @ starter
Apr 2, 2012 at 2:09 PM
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Title had been truncated. Can you please elaborate?

If you had sprayed carb ceaner into the throttle body, it would definitely make it hard to start, at least for a while.

The fuel pressure driopping to 0 after 2 seconds indicate the fuel pump is working but you have a leak in the system. It could be from the fuel delivery line and intank or the fuel pressure regulator is bad.
Try clamping the return hose and testing the pressure to see if it drops, if yes, you would need to check the fuel pump side. If pressure does not drop, replace the fuel pressure regulator.

Apr 2, 2012 at 2:09 PM
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had tps code yesterday with eractic idle but car started no problem . cleaned iac valve this am and now have no start even with starter fluid. checked spider area inside intake and just wet no gas smell.tried startind seems to want to start but doesnt catch.
Apr 2, 2012 at 2:36 PM
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any pics of fuel return hose.or instructions . thanks k
Apr 2, 2012 at 2:39 PM
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DJCL
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Ee if the plugs are soked might be flooded
Apr 2, 2012 at 2:42 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Is your system CPI or TBI? For TBI the pressure dropping to 0 when ignition is turned off is correct.
Apr 2, 2012 at 3:14 PM
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cpi pulled one plug and gunked up and wet. shall get new ones tonight when wife gets home as stuck for now.is best way to change them to go through wheel wells.will do tomorrow and let you guys know . thanks again k
Apr 2, 2012 at 3:50 PM
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You're symptoms are pointing to a leaking fuel injector assembly. The early Vortecs were notorious for that.
Apr 2, 2012 at 3:58 PM
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changed plugs (i hate doing the left side) started right up but back to my high idle. have code for the tps ,could that be my problem or something else causing code.money very tight but if you think should replace ill go with your advice.
Apr 2, 2012 at 8:54 PM
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Yes a bad tps can cause a hi idle. Can you check the voltage on all 3 wires and let me know what thay are with key on
Apr 2, 2012 at 10:48 PM
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Although you may have an issue with the TPS circuit, it certainly isn't your fuel pressure leak and not likely the cause of the fouled plugs.
Apr 2, 2012 at 11:14 PM
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changed tps and started right up seems ok for now but am taking for ride tomorrow .let you know if fixed.thanks guys k
Apr 3, 2012 at 12:14 AM
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Let me know how it works out
Apr 3, 2012 at 12:51 AM
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alls fine runs great again, thanks guys. i did notice onmy scanner when monitoring data the timing was -21deg is that ok
Apr 3, 2012 at 2:00 PM
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That's. Ok
Apr 3, 2012 at 2:27 PM