My truck turns over great but does not start at times?

Tiny
N WADE CROUSE
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  • 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • 4.3L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 140,000 MILES
My truck turns over great but does not start at times. Codes readout at auto zone said it was downstream sensor. I changes did not start but next day it did. I parked it again then would not start. Fuel pump appears to be working so I changed fuel filter thinking it was clogged and it started several times now it will not. I do not know what it is turns over great.
Sunday, April 9th, 2017 AT 6:33 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
  • MECHANIC
  • 13,443 POSTS
You need to start with the basics, The engine needs three things to run, fuel, spark, compression. As it was running okay and then started this compression probably is not the problem.
GM 4.3s have a couple of common weaknesses. Bad crankshaft sensors, bad ignition modules and fuel injector issues.

I would start by seeing what is not there when it will not start, lack of spark is easy, just toss a spark tester on it and watch for spark. No spark = test the ignition module and crank sensor.

Next get a fuel pressure gauge and test the fuel pressure. Many parts stores have tool loan/rental so you dono t need to buy the test gear.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
Pump failure is common on GMs once they get some miles on them. If it is a bad pump the easiest way to change it is to remove the truck bed and work from the top.
Do not shop by price on a replacement pump, the OEM pumps are generally better than the after market units.

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