Random cranks but no start, when it does start it runs runs rough and at high idle and blows black smoke

2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SOUTH61
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This happens anytime it wants either after running or after sitting just random it cranks but wont start. until i hit gas pedal then it starts but runs rough and at high idle sometimes up to 4,000 rpm's. also it blows black smoke when this happens. another thing that happens is the temperature gauge wont come up , after 5 minutes or driving it a couple miles the whole thing calms down and runs perfect and the temperature gauge comes up. i am at a loss on this one. Help!
May 16, 2020 at 6:53 AM
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Hello,

This sound sliek the PCM is shorting out or you have a fuel pressure regulator that is leaking. However, we need to run the codes first to see what's going on.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

The regulator is in the tank with the fuel pump here is a picture. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
May 16, 2020 at 6:10 PM
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