Help needed

[fuelfather]

Hey guys and gals. On my way back from an errand Tuesday morning(~1230AM) my 1997 Chevy Cheyenne decide to crap out on me. I thought it was a torn boot as I could see it arcing off the manifold. After new wires and coil, still no joy.

If anybody happens to have a Snap On Red Brick or similar scanner that wouldn't mind helping out, the wife and I would be grateful as were about to put the truck up for sale.

 

[MadMo44Mag]

Auto Zone will scan it for free.

 

[fuelfather]

yeah but it dont start.

 

[Sidewayz]

Does the fuel pump run for a few seconds when you turn the key to run? You should hear it. Rent a fuel pressure gauge from Autozone or Oreillys(free) and check it while it's cranking over. Should be around 35 psi or better. If that's good pull a plug and check for spark.

 

[fuelfather]

yes, the fuel pump kicks in and have spark, but haven't had a chance to hook it up to a pressure gauge just yet. am gonna dig back into it next weekend

 

[M. Sage]

That's my bread and butter. I can fix it.

 

[fuelfather]

Hey Sage, you were out there at the meet and greet right?

 

[M. Sage]

 

[fuelfather]

Many thanks to M. Sage for coming out and helping trouble shoot the truck this morning. Turns out it is the d%&^ fuel pump.

 

[M. Sage]

Ironic, given your screen name.

 

[fuelfather]

yeah, I guess it kinda is.

 

[Sidewayz]

Many thanks to M. Sage for coming out and helping trouble shoot the truck this morning. Turns out it is the d%&^ fuel pump.

 

[Texas1911]

How to Fix a GM
1.) Repace Fuel Pump
2.) Done.

 

[M. Sage]

Yeah, I put a pump in a 94 Camaro this weekend, too.

But GM doesn't have a problem!