1994 GMC Sonoma Starting

1994 GMC SONOMA
18,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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FOOTBALLLEGEND
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Why does my Truck only start when I use starter fluid?
Feb 22, 2009 at 10:11 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure and comeback with the readings we start here.
Feb 22, 2009 at 11:04 AM
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SERPENTRACER
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in other words, the fuel pump is most likely the reason.
Feb 27, 2009 at 11:26 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Not necessarily-could be the injector/s are not pulsing providing fuel-If injector/s are acessible have helper crank engine over is it clicking/spraying fuel
Feb 28, 2009 at 6:37 AM
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