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2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
178,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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LIZZHUEY2122
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not sure what to do but the 2000 chevy silverado 1500 truck that i have wont take in gas. we thought that it was the fuel pump so we replaced that and the fuel filter but the truck still wont start. what should we do know?
Jul 21, 2011 at 8:36 PM
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AUSERNAME123456
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Check the fuel pressure using a inline pressure gauge.
Jul 21, 2011 at 9:01 PM
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LIZZHUEY2122
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how can you get pressure? We put in a new fuel pump and changed the filter...fuel pump will not ingage to build pressure what should we do from here?
Jul 21, 2011 at 9:32 PM
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HMAC300
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this may be one that the harness is bad by the fuel pump. most replacement pumps came witha 12" harness and different connector. you'll have to see if the pump is getting power or not.
Jul 24, 2011 at 8:41 AM
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