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Engine will not start without priming the throttle body

Tiny
CAROLYNZ1
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  • 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • 110,000 MILES
Chevy Silverado 5.7 l engine will not start unless the trottle body is primed first. The fuel pump has plenty of pressure and it has a new fuel filter it must be sensor how do I find it
no check engine light comes on
Sunday, November 13th, 2011 AT 5:22 PM

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Tiny
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Have you tried giving it some gas pedal? Does it sputter at all?
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 AT 2:43 PM
Tiny
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Runs normal once started?
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 AT 2:43 PM
Tiny
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Yes give it gas with the pedal and it runs normal once started
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 AT 2:43 PM
Tiny
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I mean if you push pedal and hold while trying to start it starts? Is that what you mean?
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 AT 2:43 PM
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Is this all the time or only in morning or after sitting?
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 AT 2:43 PM
Tiny
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What is the exact fuel pressure reading?
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 AT 2:43 PM

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