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starting problems - 6/12/2007 9:49:58 AM   
siar6100

 

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got a 2001 silverado 5.3L, and when I start the truck it cranks fine but seems like there is no gas getting to the engine.  Then I try again, and then a 3rd time and it starts.  I replaced the fuel pressure regulater and fuel pump relay and that did not do the trick.  Fuel filter was replaced a couple thousand miles ago.  I'm sort of at a loss as what to check for next.  Any help would be great.

I searched for similar posts but haven't run across anything.

Also I have a problem w/ my fuel gauge.  When I fill up with a full tank of gas, the guage reads empty until I run through a couple of gallons of fuel, then works fine.  Would this have anything to do with the problem starting?  The fuel guage also was doing this way before I had problems starting it. 

Thanks,
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RE: starting problems - 6/12/2007 4:05:18 PM   
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the fuel gauge is a common problem with silverados.... It could be the float sticking or the connectors dirty

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RE: starting problems - 6/12/2007 5:30:24 PM   
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sounds pumpish...but its a crap-shoot without checking the fuel pressure....it needs 40+ psi

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