Driving on the highway a few weeks ago and it died and wont start?

DONIELLEJOEANN

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2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
4.3L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
150,000 MILES

My truck has been cutting out around 70-75 mph since I bouht it in february. I was driving on the highway a few weeks ago and it died and wont start. There is a spark and the fuel pump is coming on and pressuring up like its supposed to. Ive replaced the ignition control module and the camshaft sensor. The fuel filter is clean and its getting a spark. There was no fuel pressure at the pressure release valve but there was at the fuel pump. Not sure what the problem could be!

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KEN L

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Yep, this is common when the crankshaft angle sensor goes out, here is a video to help you see how to fix the problem ont eh v8 engine, the v6 instructions are below.

https://youtu.be/-Ib3Lkde3Wo?si=M7oRwAgbVfh8Mbnq

IMPORTANT: For additional diagnostic information, refer to DTC P1336.

1. Install a scan tool.
2. With a scan tool, monitor the powertrain control module (PCM) for DTCs. If other DTCs are set, except DTC P1336, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List for the applicable DTC that set.
3. Close the vehicle's hood.
4. With a scan tool, select the crankshaft position variation learn procedure.
5. Observe the fuel cutoff for the engine that you are performing the learn procedure on.
6. The scan tool instructs you to perform the following:
Apply the vehicle's parking brake.
Block the drive wheels.
Cycle the ignition from OFF to ON.
Apply and hold the brake pedal.
Start and idle the engine.
Turn OFF the A/C.
Place the vehicles transmission in Park (A/T) or Neutral (M/T).
The scan tool monitors certain component signals to determine if all the conditions are met to continue with the procedure. The scan tool only displays the condition that inhibits the procedure. The scan tool monitors the following components:
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor activity. If there is a CKP sensor condition, refer to DTC P0335 or DTC P0336.
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor activity. If there is a CMP sensor condition, refer to DTC P0341.
Engine coolant temperature. If the engine coolant temperature is not warm enough, idle the engine until the engine coolant temperature reaches the correct temperature.
7. With the scan tool, enable the crankshaft position system variation learn procedure.

IMPORTANT: While the learn procedure is in progress, release the throttle immediately when the engine starts to decelerate. The engine control is returned to the operator and the engine responds to throttle position after the learn procedure is complete.

8. Slowly increase the engine speed to the RPM that you observed.
9. Immediately release the throttle when fuel cutoff is reached.
10. The scan tool displays Learn Status: Learned this ignition. If the scan tool does NOT display this message and no additional DTCs set, refer to Symptoms - Engine. If a DTC set, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List for the applicable DTC that set.
11. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds after the learn procedure is completed successfully.

Please check out the instructions below as well. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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