1999 GMC Jimmy w/ 4.3. engine will not fire after sitting for 10 days, have spark and fuel pressure

1999 GMC JIMMY

156,000 MILES

H2OSTUD

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Hi, I have a 1999 GMC Jimmy w/ 4.3. I just got back from a 10 day vacation and I cannot get the engine to fire. I have used a fuel pressure gauge at the fuel rail and have confirmed 62psi when I turn the engine over. I have also verified that there is spark coming from the coil wire. I have also confirmed that there is spark at the plugs by pulling off the #1 plug wire. The engine will just turn over with out any attempt to fire. I have also tried pouring fuel into the throttle body and spraying starting fluid as well. Does anybody have any suggestions?

Jun 27, 2012 at 2:18 AM

ASEMASTER6371

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62 looks good. i would re verify spark. does not make sense that it wont fire up. spraying with no response indicates a spark issue.

Roy

Jun 27, 2012 at 2:43 AM

H2OSTUD

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I have verified that twice already. If I do have spark and proper fuel pressure it mean that the timing of the spark firing could be off. Would a bad cam sensor, crank sensor, or ignition control module cause that?

Jun 27, 2012 at 3:55 AM

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