wont start

1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
100,000 MILES
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MMB6E9
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this has happened in the past. I thought it was battery and or the starter and replaced both. things have been fine until yesterday I tried and it turned over and I thought it would start but no. I tried again and it backfired through the throttle body its a 5.7 v8 . It turned over hard and the lights dimmed and I was thinking short. don't know what to look for after making the changes. ECU? looking for help. This is a wonderful truck and it starts always with just a touch of the key. Bang running. any starting ideas?
Thanks mike Madaus
Apr 11, 2013 at 3:58 AM
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HMAC300
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try resetting your anti theft, turn key on and leave for up to 10 minutes until security light goes out, do that 3 times in a row then turn key off and try to start. otherwilse scan for codes and check fuelpressure first. fp should be 60-66 psi
Sep 2, 2020 at 10:53 AM
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