1999 Chevy Silverado starting

1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
92,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PGCARVER
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suddenly my engine only cranks w/o starting. I can release the key, push the gas pedal once, turn the key to start and then the engine starts as usual. Is this a TPS problem or what?
Apr 25, 2009 at 6:45 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Ha the check engine light come on? If not, it sounds more like a fuel pressure problem. Let me know about the light.
Apr 26, 2009 at 5:06 AM
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PGCARVER
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No check engine light. I replaced the fuel filter, which was clogged, but not stopped up completely. This made no difference in the problem. Ran a can of Seafoam through the fuel system. No difference.
Apr 26, 2009 at 10:10 AM
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PGCARVER
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I do have a fuel pressure tester. Guess I should try that to eliminate pressure problem.
Apr 26, 2009 at 10:12 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If you have the tester, most likely you know how to use it. Here is a how to video if you need help.

https://www.2carpros.com/dia/test_fuel_pressure.htm

Let me know what you find. Also, pay attention to how quickly the pressure bleeds off.
Apr 26, 2009 at 1:09 PM
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SNOBRDRPRO
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i have this same problem, and the pressure bleeds off really fast when i turn the motor off. Is this the pressure regulator? I have changed the pump and filter.
Apr 27, 2009 at 2:34 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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When checking the pressure, pinch off the rubber hose to determine if the loss if at the injectors or before the fuel rail.
Apr 27, 2009 at 4:13 PM
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SNOBRDRPRO
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which hose should i pinch off? the top or the bottom one? and should i let the engine run while i do this?
Apr 28, 2009 at 12:15 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The supply
Apr 28, 2009 at 1:10 PM
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SNOBRDRPRO
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I cut off the supply line and it still bled off to zero
May 1, 2009 at 12:52 PM
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