Shut off while driving

1991 CHEVROLET S-10
170,000 MILES • 4.3L • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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BILL CRAFTT
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Was driving down the road and the truck died. Truck starts on starting fluid. Went through and got a brand-new fuel filter, new fuel pump relay, new fuel pressure regulator and new fuel injectors. Fuel gets all the way up to the throttle body. For some reason the injectors won’t work. After all that still won’t fire. I’m not sure what the issue is. Any ideas?
Apr 26, 2022 at 8:17 AM
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STRAILER
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It sounds like you have an ECM that is not working. Also, can you hear the fuel pump in the tank come on when you turn the key? We should also check for codes.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-not-running-advanced

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/buick-cadillac-chevy-gmc-oldsmobile-pontiac-gm-1983-1995-obd1-code-definitions-and-retrieval-method

Please go over these guides and send a video back of the engine trying to start so I can see if the engine is any good, please.
Apr 27, 2022 at 8:27 AM
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BILL CRAFTT
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Update. I checked the fuses with a test light and found a burnt ECM fuse changed it and it runs like new. Thanks
Apr 29, 2022 at 6:35 AM
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
May 2, 2022 at 6:45 AM
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