1996 GMC Yukon won't start

190,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RFARTHING
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Starting the truck has been getting progressively worse, and now it won't start at all. Turns over fine. When it did start, it sounded and seemed to perform normally. Should I start with fuel filter replacement?
If the injectors are the problem, I will have to have a professional fix it.
Feb 8, 2010 at 2:54 AM
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TOOOMANYTOYS
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Have you checked the fuel pressure yet? should be around 40 to 50 psi. Is the check engine light on?
Feb 8, 2010 at 3:10 AM
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JDL
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Thanks for the donation. A tune-up wouldn't hurt anything. Also, use a gage and check fuel pressure. Engine cranking, do you have spark at the plugs? You might try some injector cleaner, see if it helps?

If you don't have a fuel pressure gage, some of the national brand autostores used to loan out a fuel pressure gage. There are service bulletins about fuel poppets sticking, GM spider fuel system.
Feb 8, 2010 at 3:16 AM
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