Coughing and sputtering and just died. Seems like its not getting any gas?

Tiny
KAREN LEWIS
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  • 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 110,000 MILES
Engine turns over but won't start. Was driving truck and started to coughing and sputtering and just died. Seems like its not getting any gas?
Monday, January 19th, 2009 AT 4:43 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Does it crank when you turn the key?
Many times when a crank position sensor goes bad the vehicle will stall in a similar fashion.
Can you hear the fuel pump come on?
You can check to see if you are correct amount of pressure.
You should have 55-62 PSI of fuel pressure.

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

You also want to check the fuel pump relay.
That relay is located in the junction box under the hood (See diagram).

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Please let me know of any questions.

Thank you.
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