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Will not start after running out of gas

Tiny
KOTA23
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  • 1996 CHEVROLET ASTRO
  • 4.3L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 317,000 MILES
Vehicle ran out of gas then wouldn’t start back up. I replaced the fuel filter, pump and two spark plugs, still won’t start up. Also, I was going to bypass fuel pump and somethings were unplugged and were not hooked back up correctly.
Monday, June 27th, 2022 AT 9:54 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Can you hear the pump running in the tank with the key on? not cranking engine over. If so, it sounds like the crankshaft sensor has gone out which is common with these cars. We should run the codes though, I have also included the crankshaft sensor location in the diagrams below to help you check it out or replace it.

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

and this can help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-not-running-advanced

Check out the diagrams (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
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Tuesday, June 28th, 2022 AT 2:21 PM

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