1996 Chevrolet Suburban Get Gas Carburator Prime Will Start

1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
226,600 MILES
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it dont get no gas to carburator. prime it it will start.
Nov 26, 2012 at 10:11 AM
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Use a gage and check fuel pressure. Check for injector pulse, engine cranking. How long since a tune-up? Any applicable trouble codes?
Nov 26, 2012 at 10:25 AM
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JDL
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Just to add, can you hear the fuel prime for a few seconds, key on, no crank? If not, check voltage and ground at the fuel pump connector, engine cranking.
Nov 26, 2012 at 10:28 AM
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