2003 GMC Sonoma OCCASIONALY WONT START

2003 GMC SONOMA
130,000 MILES
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REBK1964
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SOMETIMES MY TRUCK WONT START. IT JUST TURNS OVER AND ALMOST STARTS. AFTER ABOUT TEN MINUTES OF TRYING IT STARTS. DOES MPT MATTER IF HOT OR COLD. TODAY EVERYTIME I TRIED TO OSTART IT I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. ONCE STARTED IT RUNS FINE BUT CHECKK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON
Sep 3, 2013 at 1:07 PM
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CARADIODOC
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You have the perfect clue to the cause of the problem. The Engine Computer detected a problem, set a diagnostic fault code, and turned the Check Engine light on to tell you. Start by having the code(s) read. Many auto parts stores will do that for you for free. Be aware those codes never say to replace parts or that they're bad. They only indicate the circuit or system that needs further diagnosis.

You didn't say which engine you have. Many GM engines are very intolerant of low fuel pressure. Some will not start or run if the pressure is low by just a few pounds.
Sep 3, 2013 at 1:56 PM
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