Does not start?

Tiny
AMETHYST77
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET S-10
  • 4.3L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 240,000 MILES
Replaced the fuel pump still no fuel pressure. Truck will not start.
Sunday, July 13th, 2025 AT 8:12 PM

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Tiny
MECHTRIX
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Ok heres a few things to check
1. Can you hear the pump run inside the tank if you turn the key to on but not crank the engine should gear ut buzz as the dash lights up
2. If not" check the relay and the fuze
3. If the relays good and the pumps coming on
4. Check the fuel pressur regulator if its bad somtimes it will get stuck open alowing the fuel to pass through the fuel rail and not build the needed fuel pressure for it to run
good chance the problem is there. Hope this helps good luck.
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Sunday, July 13th, 2025 AT 9:52 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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If you cannot hear the fuel pump come on in the tank after turning the key on the fuel pump is bad or defective, also I would try checking the fuse 9 (ECM Batt) and swap out the fuel pump relay, here is the locations for both. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes.
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Monday, July 14th, 2025 AT 1:15 PM

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