1998 Chevy Silverado Fuel System

169,400 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Is there a sensor or any thing that prevents the electric fuel pump from running?
Dec 4, 2007 at 6:11 AM
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Inspect and test the ECM B fuse and Fuel Pump Relay if its okay see fuel pump circuit below


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Dec 4, 2007 at 6:36 AM
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Thanks for your help!
But I just replaced the fuel pump and the relay and the fuel filter. It ran fine for a week and now it does
not start. What else can I check?
Dec 4, 2007 at 6:56 AM
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Check the fuel pressure-that checks out. Disconnect a plug wire and ground it to the engine crank engine over-do you have spark-if so this time crank engine over again and listen to the fuel injector/s are they clicking-if not you won't get fuel cuz the injector/s are not pulsing meaning its not opening and closing=No fuel.
Dec 4, 2007 at 7:38 AM
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I do not here any clicking, so what could be wrong with the fuel injectors?
Dec 4, 2007 at 7:49 AM
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Do you have spark-If so get a noid light from the parts store and hook up on the injector harness is the light blinking if not-you have a problem with computer injector driver.

Am gonna ask again do you have spark-this is critical. No spark could be the CMH/CPS sensors. The computer has to have an ignition reference input signal in order for it to energize the injector/s.
Dec 4, 2007 at 8:10 AM
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Yes, I do have a blue spark from the plug wire to ground.
Dec 4, 2007 at 11:05 PM
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You got spark-do a fuel pressure check-don't take it for granted that the pump is working because its coming On or whatever. Fuel is missing unless the valve and ignition timing is way off.
Dec 5, 2007 at 4:44 AM
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