Cranks but will not start

IISA RONHOVDE

MEMBER
2001 GMC JIMMY
4.3L
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
240,000 MILES

My truck will crank over but it will not start. If you try starter fluid it just shuts off after a second. The fuel pressure is good, I got 60 pounds on it. Everything I've checked is good. Could it be the wiring system going up to the steering wheel? Plus the battery light staying on and so is my mileage light.

Sunday, May 26th, 2019 AT 8:09 PM

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HARRY P

MECHANIC
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Just jumping I here for a second. Is the security light staying on or flashing when the turn the key on? If so, therein lies your problem. Try turning the key to run without trying to crank it for at least 10 minutes, then off for at least 10 seconds. Repeat 2 more times. Then try to start it. See what happens.

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Monday, May 27th, 2019 AT 4:31 AM

IISA RONHOVDE

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That was somewhat helpful. It does seem like it wants to start up over now but the odometer light and the battery light is still on even when you take the key out.

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Monday, May 27th, 2019 AT 12:05 PM

KEN L

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We need to check for power at the injectors. here is a guide, go to the part where it tells how to check for power at the injector:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-fuel-injector

Please run down this guide and report back.

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Wednesday, May 29th, 2019 AT 8:31 PM