After an accident truck will not start

47,000 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JEREMIAHE
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I was involved in an accident and my airbags deployed at the same time the truck shut off! Since then, I fix the front end just, engine has no problems it just will not turn over all it does is crank! Can someone help please already spent $7,000.00 on body work?
Dec 6, 2021 at 11:32 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Have you checked to see if there is spark and fuel to the engine? If not, let's start there. First, see if it will start with starting fluid for a few seconds.

Also, take a look through this link and let me know if it helps:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Here are two links you may find helpful. They explain how fuel pressure is tested and how to check for ignition spark.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Start with this and let me know the results. Also, if you haven't already, scan the computer can-bus to see if there are stored codes. Here is a link that explains how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

One other thought, if the modules are storing fault information related to the accident, they may need to be cleared for it to start.

I will watch for your reply.

Take care,

Joe
Dec 6, 2021 at 12:10 PM
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