1997 Chevy Truck 1997 intermitant starting

1997 CHEVROLET TRUCK

224,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

NICECOACH

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I replaced the fuel pump recently and had no issues(3rd one). I went out in the morning to start and engine cranked but would not start. I found a broken post on the battery and replaced it and the truck started right up. It ran for a few days and then again I went out to start it and it would crank but would not start. I checked the fuel line pressure and it was right at 59-60 psi. I went out later in the day to try it and it started right up. I let is warm and then shut it down. I tried starting it up today and again it won't start. Any ideas?

Sep 24, 2008 at 5:31 AM

DOCFIXIT

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Hi nicecoach
Let's do some testing what about an ignition problem? Next time it won't start pull a plug wire see if you get spark. Also any engine light on ? if so go to Auto Zone they will code then post.
If you have spark spray carb cleaner in throttle if it fires may have a component problem.
Let me know what you find.
Thanks for donation

Sep 24, 2008 at 6:22 AM

NICECOACH

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I did pull off the coil wire and it did have spark. The engine light had been on for some time and had it coded as a O2 sensor. The light has been off now for a month. Last time I tried to start it, it sounded like it was firing on one cylinder, enough to keep it spinning but that was it. I will confirm the spark tonight as well as shoot some carb cleaner, thank you.

Sep 24, 2008 at 8:04 AM

NICECOACH