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1994 GMC Sonoma Starting

Tiny
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  • 1994 GMC SONOMA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 18,000 MILES
Why does my Truck only start when I use starter fluid?
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009 AT 6:11 PM

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Tiny
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Check the fuel pressure and comeback with the readings we start here.
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Sunday, February 22nd, 2009 AT 7:04 PM
Tiny
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In other words, the fuel pump is most likely the reason.
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Saturday, February 28th, 2009 AT 7:26 AM
Tiny
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Not necessarily-could be the injector/s are not pulsing providing fuel-If injector/s are acessible have helper crank engine over is it clicking/spraying fuel
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Saturday, February 28th, 2009 AT 2:37 PM

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