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2003 GMC Sonoma Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pressure, Engine, Fuel pressure test.
Mileage: 120,000 miles.

Asked on December 27, 2012

GMC Sonoma Fuel pressure Problem

My 2003 gmc sonoma 4.3 will crank over, but will not start. If i add fuel down the throttle body it will start and then shut off after the fuel is used up. I know i have spark. I cleaned the IAC and the map sensor.. I also did a fuel pressure test. The results were 58 psi with ignition on and around 57 psi cranking. when i stopped cranking the engine the pressure stayed at 57 psi for more than 5 minutes. I'm thinking either a leaky fuel regulator, or fuel injectors, or even a vaccume leak? What do you think? Thank you in advance! Paul
Avatar Asked by lasurvivor47

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Replied on December 27, 2012

I'd use a noid lite and check for injector pulse, engine cranking. The autostore sells a noid lite. Check for voltage at the injectors, key on, pink wire. That circuit is fuse protected.

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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Replied on December 27, 2012

Ok thank you i will try that. I appreciate your time!

Tiny Response from lasurvivor47
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Replied on December 27, 2012

No problem. Let us know what you find.

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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Replied on December 27, 2012

I used my test light to check for voltage to the spider connector. There are 7 pink wires and all have power. I had someone crank the engine while i tested for a pulse on each wire. I got a pulse for each wire. The noid light doesn't connect to the spider connector. I could smell alot of fuel! I'm thinking fuel regulator is leaking? Thanks!

Tiny Response from lasurvivor47
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Replied on December 27, 2012

I thought your fuel pressure looked good. Any applicable trouble codes? Check the coolant temp sensor.

Part of the fuel pressure test is to bleed pressure down to 10 psi, monitor the fuel gage for 5 minutes. If pressure drops more than 2 psi, replace the pressure regulator.

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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Replied on December 27, 2012

I don't have a scan tool. so I can't check the codes. Can't afford a scan tool right now. I will check the coolant sensor. When I had the fuel pressure tester connected and stopped cranking.The pressure remained at 57 psi and didn't drop. Thanks again!

Tiny Response from lasurvivor47
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Replied on December 27, 2012

Usually, obd2 code readers don't cost much? I understand money issues. I have the same problem.

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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Replied on December 27, 2012

Ok my friend i will check that reader out. Thanks!

Tiny Response from lasurvivor47
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Replied on January 8, 2013

Let us know what you find.

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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Replied on January 8, 2013

I bought the code reader and no codes came up. I re checked the fuel pressure and it was below 50 psi....The first test was higher. So I'm going to change the fuel pump and filter. Thanks for getting back to me.....Paul

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