1996 chevy 1500 pickup 4.3L vortec.v6 .wont start on its own needs starting fluid when i get it to run have to constantly give it gas till it runs on its own. Heard it was an oil pressure sending unit that could be the problem. any advice will help. where is the osu located and could that be the problem. truck used to just need starting fluid now its getting worse and wont stay running until i give it a bunch of gas till the rpms ketch up.

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1998 chevy blazer v-6 vortec the motor isnt starting without using starting fluid. But once you start it with starting fluid it runs fine till you shut it off then it wont start. What would cause this

could be low compresion

Sep 11, 2014 • 1998 Chevrolet Blazer

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Vortec 4.3 v6 chevy starts after cranking on it runs for about 15 seconds like its running out of gas then dies ....checked filter ...can hear pump...tried cleaner in throttle body ....tried drop or two of...

Have you checked fuel pressure with a gauge ? Vortec engines require 65+ psi to run.

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Wont start

Did you mean starting fluid or a full tank of gas ?
V6 vortec engines require 60psi of fuel pressure or more to run.
You may need to check the fuel pressure with a gauge.

Aug 25, 2012 • 1997 GMC Jimmy

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1996 GMC Jimmy will start but wont idle

change the trottle position sensor

Jul 18, 2012 • 1996 GMC Jimmy

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V6 4.3l starting problem wont run

If it is a Vortec V-6 they take at least 60psi to start and run.
The dealer will know what your min pressure should be.

Jun 29, 2012 • 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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2000 chevy silverado v6 vortec engine, died driving, changed fuel pump, plugs wires, etc. and still wont start. ever heard of that

1st, check to see if the fuel pump runs for 3 seconds when you turn the key to run (not start). If it doesn't run, then check the fuel pump fuse & relay in fuse box under hood, if OK, (spray starting fluid in the intake to see if engine fires at all), if no fire then look towards the ignition as the problem. There are 5 things need to start an engine: 1. fuel (delivered & pressure), 2. air, 3. spark (distributor/ignition module or pickup coil), 4. rotation & timing, 5. compression. any of these that are wrong or not there, the engine fails.

Sep 20, 2011 • 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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After running out of gas in my 1996 vortec v6 4.3L it has spark and has plenty of gas going to the motor but wont start at all

If it has spark and gas...it should start ??? make sure that the gas you put in has NO water in it ??

Jun 26, 2011 • Chevrolet 1500 Cars & Trucks

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I have a 98 s-10 it wont start it has 40 to 45 pounds of pressure & its firing getting gas but wont run i pulled the fuel pump relay n it try to run i sprayed it with start fluid it hits but if i put...

If this truck has the 4.3L vortec motor it will not start with 40-45 PSI fuel Pressure.Thius engine requires approx. 56 PSI fuel pressure or it will not start. The fuel pump more than likely needs to be replaced this is a common problem with the 4.3L vortec engine.Change the fuel pump and your problems will be solved.

Apr 26, 2011 • 1998 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup

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1996 CHEVY K1500 PICKUP 5.7 LITER VORTEC GAS ENGINE STARTS AND IDLES FINE BUT WHEN YOU PUT IT IN GEAR AND STEP ON THE GAS IT WILL DIE IT WILL START BACK UP AGAIN RIGHT AWAY BUT AS SOON AS YOU GIVE IT...

the only way to tell for sure is to have the engine anylized with a real time scanner, it could be a sensor or actuator that is not throwing a code so a scan for codes will not help, if all seems to be od start looking for vacuum leaks, air bubbles in the fuel, fuel pressure constant, etc

Apr 19, 2011 • 1996 Chevrolet K1500

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Takes at least 3 tries to start

check under the hood for vacuum leaks this could cause both the heater and the running problem

your flap is controled by engine vacuum and if there is a hose off under the hood you may fix both problems

Sep 28, 2008 • 1996 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup

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I had a problem with fuel pressure due to a bad ground ******** the back of the engine block. This ground connects the battery to the frame through the engine block. The fuel pump is grounded to frame near the gas tank so it needs this ground strap. I live in NY where the salt corrodes the strap in about 10 years.

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Underneath the "carberator" is a set of lines that looks like a spider they are made of plastic and have probably got holes in them from old father time change those out and you might get a good running truck ...thats what happened to mine same truck same year and same motor....good luck

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Sounds like water in the fuel

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let me know what happens. if you dont mind.
shack
Anonymous Apr 20, 2009

ck fuel line pressure at schrader valve on the ful rail top of motor

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