Problem with my 2002 Chevy
4.8 L V8
Check engine soon
work done prior = tune-up
New fuel pump new fuel filter,
tip/donation yes
tech = jk
question = our 2002 Chevy Silverado stopped on the road last week and my
husband thought it ran out of gas we put gas in it and it still didn't
start. We changed the fuel pump(which was not bad) and he put a new fuel
filter in, and it still wont start. Checked all the fuses and they
seem to be fine now we are stuck. Some say it might be a sensor some
say it might be the in-line fuse. But there is nothing in the manual
about that. I need help i dont wanna take it to the dealership and get
raped in the butt by there prices. So I'm turning to someone that can give
a little advice please help. My husband is a marine and he is to proud
to ask for help so I'm asking for him!
JK:
First off tell your husband thank you for his service.
I assume that the engine is cranking. There are many things that can cause a
truck to stall and not restart. The key is to find what is missing- fuel pressure,
ignition spark, fuel injector pulse, etc. You can try a few things to get started with
diagnosis. Have someone listen under the truck for the 'humming' of the fuel
pump when turning the key to the ON position. It should run for 2 seconds or so
then shut off. See if the security light is on or flashing. You may want to pull off
one of the spark plug wires, put a screw driver in it, and get the screw driver metal
close to a metal part of the engine, and crank the engine. If you have spark, it will
jump to ground, and you will be able to see it. WARNING: make sure none of your
body is touching metal or you will get shocked! Have screw driver metal about 1/4
in. from a good solid piece of metal on the engine and watch for spark. Sounds
like your husband is mechanically inclined, since he put in a fuel pump, so that is
the only reason i suggest this test for spark. Getting the system scanned for
codes is also another step in the start of diag.
VISITOR:
thanks so much for your response . And i also told my husband you said thanks
for his service. He love's the corps. But the truck is running all it needed was a
new fuel pump fuse 5.00 man i was so mad when it cranked up. That was money
down the drain. I think mechanics deserve it. Oh and also my husband does not
work on vehicles well, he had another guy help him and that guy is a mechanic. All
my husband knows how to do is blow stuff up LOL. Thanks a lot for your help.
God Bless
JK:
Dont think you put money down the drain. That fuel pump fuse was blown for a
reason. That reason was most likely that the pump WAS bad and blew the fuse,
so the replacing of the pump really did fix it, but also blew that fuse.
4.8 L V8
Check engine soon
work done prior = tune-up
New fuel pump new fuel filter,
tip/donation yes
tech = jk
question = our 2002 Chevy Silverado stopped on the road last week and my
husband thought it ran out of gas we put gas in it and it still didn't
start. We changed the fuel pump(which was not bad) and he put a new fuel
filter in, and it still wont start. Checked all the fuses and they
seem to be fine now we are stuck. Some say it might be a sensor some
say it might be the in-line fuse. But there is nothing in the manual
about that. I need help i dont wanna take it to the dealership and get
raped in the butt by there prices. So I'm turning to someone that can give
a little advice please help. My husband is a marine and he is to proud
to ask for help so I'm asking for him!
JK:
First off tell your husband thank you for his service.
I assume that the engine is cranking. There are many things that can cause a
truck to stall and not restart. The key is to find what is missing- fuel pressure,
ignition spark, fuel injector pulse, etc. You can try a few things to get started with
diagnosis. Have someone listen under the truck for the 'humming' of the fuel
pump when turning the key to the ON position. It should run for 2 seconds or so
then shut off. See if the security light is on or flashing. You may want to pull off
one of the spark plug wires, put a screw driver in it, and get the screw driver metal
close to a metal part of the engine, and crank the engine. If you have spark, it will
jump to ground, and you will be able to see it. WARNING: make sure none of your
body is touching metal or you will get shocked! Have screw driver metal about 1/4
in. from a good solid piece of metal on the engine and watch for spark. Sounds
like your husband is mechanically inclined, since he put in a fuel pump, so that is
the only reason i suggest this test for spark. Getting the system scanned for
codes is also another step in the start of diag.
VISITOR:
thanks so much for your response . And i also told my husband you said thanks
for his service. He love's the corps. But the truck is running all it needed was a
new fuel pump fuse 5.00 man i was so mad when it cranked up. That was money
down the drain. I think mechanics deserve it. Oh and also my husband does not
work on vehicles well, he had another guy help him and that guy is a mechanic. All
my husband knows how to do is blow stuff up LOL. Thanks a lot for your help.
God Bless
JK:
Dont think you put money down the drain. That fuel pump fuse was blown for a
reason. That reason was most likely that the pump WAS bad and blew the fuse,
so the replacing of the pump really did fix it, but also blew that fuse.
Read my comment here (#25)
