1996 GMC Sierra sometimes engine cranks over but won't star

Tiny
MEHOVY2555
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  • 1996 GMC SIERRA
  • V8
  • 4WD
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  • 177,525 MILES
Recently my truck has been stalling out or not starting at all. When this happens I loose power to the fuel pump. My idiot lights on the dash don't light up. My turn signals don't work, neither does the seat belt buzzer. But the shift indicater light works as does the emergency flashers and my radio, also my fuel guage fluctuates The pump and sending unit were replaced a year ago. I dropped the tank and checked out the connections at the pump, they seem to be okay. When the problem occurs there is no power back to the pump.I checked the battery connection and they are ok. Could this possibly an ignition switch problem?This is an intermittent problem, It has been starting after awhile, but seems to be getting worse.
Thursday, August 19th, 2010 AT 8:04 AM

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Tiny
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Hi mehovy2555, Welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation

Do this start it up and remove the fuel pump relay if it dies out check and test the fuel pump/oil pressure sending unit-let me know
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Thursday, August 19th, 2010 AT 5:49 PM
Tiny
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I pulled the fuel pump relay and the engine died.I don't know how to check the oil pressure/fuel pump sending unit. But I show oil pressure at 60 psi. Where is the sending unit located and would this have anything to do with my dash gauges and idiot lights not working?
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Friday, August 20th, 2010 AT 7:58 AM
Tiny
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The fuel pump/oil pressure switch-see below, as for your lites could be a voltage limiter or the ignition switch not too familiar with this vehicle's electrical system

Fuel pump and Oil pressure sending unit is On top left rear of engine, near distributor.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_opsu_1.gif

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Friday, August 20th, 2010 AT 2:46 PM
Tiny
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OK thanks then. I guess I'll have to take it into the shop and get it checked out.
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Friday, August 20th, 2010 AT 5:44 PM

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