1993 Oldsmobile Bravada Truck will not start!! Very frustra

1993 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
188,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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JCSHIPKOWSKI
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Ok....I recently replaced my fuel pump,fuel pump relay and battery(twice) to make a long story short...I have a brain wracking problem with my truck..it will not start without jumping the battery...and I can hear the fuel pump engaging when I turn the key to the run position,as well as it is also turning on when I turn the truck over..The truck will sputter but will not start. I have absolutely no pressure at the fuel schrader valve when key is in the run position, but fuel does come out of schrader valve when I crank engine...I have also replaced the fuel filter as well...I have these symptoms....

SYMPTOMS:
1. Engine cranks fine but won't start.
2. Engine runs fine once started.(err jump started)
3. Hooking up battery charger or jump starting helps get it started.
4. Turning Ign. key On and Off several times may help get it started.(when warm out)
5. starts soon after it was last running.(although with some difficulty)
6. Won't start in cold weather or after sitting for 24 hours or more.
7. You can hear the pump running and it's quiet and consistent sounding.
8. No pressure at the fuel schrader valve when key is in run position,but fuel does come out when cranking engine..
Dec 3, 2009 at 3:08 PM
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SWILLIAMS
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I assume you also replaced the fuel filter?
If so and you still have no pressure I would suspect the pressure regulator on the injection unit has failed.
Dec 6, 2009 at 12:37 PM
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LOWERED_GMC
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The fuel pressure regulator is a common problem on those engines.
Jan 15, 2010 at 8:54 PM
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HOMER1967
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yes the regulator is a common problem on those engines but it sounds to me like injectors leaking down,what you do is block off the fuel return line and see if it buids and holds pressure then,also unplug regulator and see what if any changes that hason pressure,let us know if you need more help after you try those things.jeff
Feb 20, 2010 at 6:19 PM
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