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1994 Chevrolet Astro Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pump, Spark, Fuse.
Mileage: 122,475 miles.

Asked on June 3, 2011

Wont start

While i was driving home my dash lights flickerd then the engine shut off and will not crank back up it never did this untill i had my computer replaced
Avatar Asked by mrkwu

Answer

Replied on June 3, 2011

Do below to determine if its a fuel or spark problem

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem,Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if so, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on June 3, 2011

I checked fuse to fuel pump it comes on all fuses are good

Tiny Response from mrkwu
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Replied on June 3, 2011

Check the fuel pressure if its within specs and for injector/s pulses if okay-look for spark-You need to do more other than checking the fuse-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on June 3, 2011

How do check fuel pressure on a tbi

Tiny Response from mrkwu
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Go to this link: http://www.howstuffinmycarworks.com/GM_TBI_fuel_pressure.html

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