it turns over but doesn't start even though I'm getting gas up to the throttle body

2001 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
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KIRTH BOOKER
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my 2001 oldsmobile bravada cranks but won't start but when I put gas in the throttle body it starts for a little while
Oct 27, 2011 at 1:53 AM
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FIXITMR
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you have good fuel pressure? what motor?
Oct 27, 2011 at 3:26 AM
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KIRTH BOOKER
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yes and the motor is a 4.2
Oct 27, 2011 at 4:07 AM
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FIXITMR
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next would be are injectors firing/got spark?
Oct 27, 2011 at 4:10 AM
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KIRTH BOOKER
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sorry the engine is a 4.3L
Oct 27, 2011 at 4:12 AM
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KIRTH BOOKER
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Their is power getting to the injectors as to them firing I have know idea
Oct 27, 2011 at 4:25 AM
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FIXITMR
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what injection system do you have?
Oct 27, 2011 at 4:45 AM
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KIRTH BOOKER
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spider injector system
Oct 27, 2011 at 1:37 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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What was the fuel pressure reading?
Oct 27, 2011 at 2:02 PM
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RASMATAZ
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The fuel pressure reading should be KOEO is 60-66psi
Oct 29, 2011 at 5:34 PM
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BUGGZ1NER
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Fuel pump?
Mar 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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STRAILER
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If it has low fuel pressure I would do the fuel first and then the fuel pump.
Apr 1, 2026 at 8:49 AM
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