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1997 Chevy Silverado Hard starting

Tiny
TONYSIMPSON
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
Is there any way to check coil pack from my house? The truck became hard to start. Was able to put a booster charge and start. Found negative cable loose. Replaced and still hard to start. Checked fuel pressure and is around 45 psi. The fuel pump was replaced 3 years ago. I can start it with a booster, butr not by itself. The truck turns over fine. To me, it seems electrical.
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Saturday, January 26th, 2008 AT 7:23 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Get the battery and alternator load tested-if its the coil packs I don't think it will start.

Type of fuel injection system?
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Saturday, January 26th, 2008 AT 8:05 AM
Tiny
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Battery and alternator checked fine. That was number on the list. Fuel pressure is around 40-45. Book says 60-65. I can put a boost and it will start. I changed the fuel pump about three yesrs ago.
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Sunday, January 27th, 2008 AT 1:28 PM
Tiny
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Check the power at the fuel pump connector could be voltage drop causing it-check the ground to it to include the main ground upfront
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Sunday, January 27th, 2008 AT 3:29 PM

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