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WONT START WITHOUT USING A PRIMER (STARTING FLUID)

  • Tiny
  • kgokelly
  • 1997 GMC Sierra
  • 173,000 miles

My truck wont start without using starting fluid, but after its been cranked it'll run like a dream; and will even usually start up a few times afterward on its own; until you let it sit for awhile. Replaced fuel filter, measured pressure (58) indicating good pump pressure. It has the 4.3 liter Vortec V6 any ideas?

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Thursday, November 10th, 2011 AT 3:11 AM

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  • rasmataz
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Check the coolant temperature sensor, fuel pump relay and fuel pump and oil pressure sending unit-

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Thursday, November 10th, 2011 AT 3:14 AM
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  • rivermikerat
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Kgokelly, were you able to track down the problem with your vehicle?

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