Will not start

1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER
176,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RIYAD614
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From the past I learned that this site is the best. I have the vehicle listed above that will not start. I changed plugs, wires, cap, rotor button, fuel filter. It has between 42-55 PSI fuel pressure, good blue spark, I can hear the injectors pulsing and did a test on the injector plug and was getting pulse when cranking it I has positive on one end and the negative side pulsing. I dump gas in it, or spray starter fluid and it will run good until the gas runs out or stops spraying starter fluid. I did the security reset (ignition on for 10 minutes etc.,) and it didn't help. I checked all fuses and grounds all looked good. I have a fuel problem or what? help please.
Apr 3, 2011 at 2:00 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

I attached the spec for you for the fuel pump. Your pressure is too low and that is the reason it will not start.

Fuel Pressure
Ignition On, Engine Off .................... 415 - 455 kPa (60 - 66 PSI)


For additional fuel pressure testing and specifications, refer to Fuel System Pressure Test. See: Fuel Pressure > Component Tests and General Diagnostics > Fuel System Pressure Test

Replace the fuel pump.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump

Roy
Jan 20, 2022 at 8:03 AM
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SQM
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Hello,

What were the symptoms before having this no start issue?

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

If you are getting fuel and spark but not starting, it could be due to a bad crank position sensor.
The crank sensor sends the crankshaft rotation signal to the ECM. If it is unable to send the signal then the ECM will not allow the engine to start, it does not recognize the engine being cranked over.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor

Another possibility is a faulty coolant temperature sensor. Bad sensor can send the signal to the ECM that the engine is 'too hot', which can also prevent it from starting.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-coolant-temperature-sensor

I have attached diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Jan 20, 2022 at 8:11 AM
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