Feels like the engine is not getting fuel?

Tiny
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  • 1999 GMC JIMMY
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
I have felt like my vehicle listed above wasn't getting fuel a few times like I might be getting ready to run out of gas. I have run out a few times but put gas works. This time put gas in tried to prime the pump don't think the electronic fuel pump was running after about 5 times turning key on off on off tried to start car and after a few cycles the motor or starter or something kind of drags and won't start tried it over and over sounds like it might be trying to go back or back fire. Could it be my distributor?
Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 AT 7:06 AM

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Tiny
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When I get back to my car this morning, I will send a video so you can see and hear what it's doing.
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Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 AT 7:31 AM
Tiny
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I have seen the spider injector cause this issue, but a video would help so I can tell if the engine is in good shape or not. Also do you have any trouble codes which can help point us in the right direction?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Also, I would go over this video as well:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXLJbuAZ4CE

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
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Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 AT 10:39 AM
Tiny
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I recently inquired about my GMC seeming like it ran out of gas then not wanting to start after putting gas into it. You had sent me some troubleshooting issues. I did watch the video and need to trouble shoot problem is my brand new battery is dead because we had to tow home with the lights on in order to be seen at night just before arriving home the lights went out due to light being on for such a long period of travel time so now I need to charge my battery what is the best way to charge my battery? I can't jump start it because it doesn't turn over completely and start. I've had issues with people putting my car on a battery charger and pushing too much amperage through it what do I do since I don't have a lot of car experience mechanical, and I will be doing this on my own.
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Monday, March 10th, 2025 AT 11:39 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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No problem, we can help you, but to be clear is the engine not running, or is the problem the engine is not cranking over, (starter not working?) Here is a video on how to jump start the battery and how to charge the battery.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9Ycibu9cwY

and

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrxa7U0NLWQ

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
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Monday, March 10th, 2025 AT 11:42 AM

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