2002 Chevy Truck

2002 CHEVROLET TRUCK
185,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BOB JOHNSON 3RD
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the truck starts idles for a few seconds then dies. ido this a few times thenit wont start. i wait a few and it will start and idle. if i give it gas , it sputters a little then dies. i think its fuel pump? but iam not sure and i think they are now in the fuel tank? the truck does have a utility bed on it.
Dec 7, 2009 at 1:21 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You should start by checking fuel pump pressure. Here is a how to for checking presure.

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

Also, make sure the security light isn't staying on when you try to start it.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Dec 12, 2009 at 2:13 PM
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BOB JOHNSON 3RD
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[quote:f10e5346cf="Jacobandnickolas"]You should start by checking fuel pump pressure. Here is a how to for checking presure.

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

Also, make sure the security light isn't staying on when you try to start it.

Let me know what you find.

Joe[/quote:f10e5346cf] i would really like to help you guys out here but i already figured out the problem. 5days ago.
Dec 12, 2009 at 7:33 PM
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