99 4.3L Blazer Fuel Pump Issue? Crank No Start
#1
99 4.3L Blazer Fuel Pump Issue? Crank No Start
I have a 99 Blazer 4.3L 4x4 that i'm having a field day on.
Cranks over fine but no start / run because no I have no fuel pressure.
Three days ago I started in trouble shooting my no fuel pressure issue.
First I replaced fuel pump relay cause I couldn't feel it click.
Second I replaced the fuel pump and fuel ground strap because I couldn't hear it prime when trying to start nor could I hear it during key off.
Well now I can hear the pump cycle on for two seconds during key on and key off but still no pressure at the schrader valve.
When i had the gas tank off the tank was clean as could be inside, very clean.
Third I replaced the fuel filter to make sure the filter wasn't blocked.
Of course I can drop a few ounces of fuel in the throttle body and it runs smooth as can be till the gas I dumped in there runs out so im getting spark.
I have autotap scanner and no codes are being thrown.
Any suggestions as to where to go from here would be helpful and greatly appreciated, I looked around the blog but couldn't find any post where someone had done the stuff I did only to be left with no fuel pressure at all.
Cranks over fine but no start / run because no I have no fuel pressure.
Three days ago I started in trouble shooting my no fuel pressure issue.
First I replaced fuel pump relay cause I couldn't feel it click.
Second I replaced the fuel pump and fuel ground strap because I couldn't hear it prime when trying to start nor could I hear it during key off.
Well now I can hear the pump cycle on for two seconds during key on and key off but still no pressure at the schrader valve.
When i had the gas tank off the tank was clean as could be inside, very clean.
Third I replaced the fuel filter to make sure the filter wasn't blocked.
Of course I can drop a few ounces of fuel in the throttle body and it runs smooth as can be till the gas I dumped in there runs out so im getting spark.
I have autotap scanner and no codes are being thrown.
Any suggestions as to where to go from here would be helpful and greatly appreciated, I looked around the blog but couldn't find any post where someone had done the stuff I did only to be left with no fuel pressure at all.
#3
Honestly not exactly sure of the make of the pump, says china made on the pump, I got the pump off the web for 70 bucks plus 30 bucks for 2nd day air shipping.
Even though I can hear the pump plane as day cycle I have no fuel pressure at any time what so ever. Key on, no fuel pressure, attempt to start, no fuel pressure. Wait ten minutes do it again, nothing.
I tried to cycle the pump four times to get pressure built up in the line without trying to start it and still nothing.
I just figured with it being a new pump regardless of how poopee it was if I heard it running it would give me something to read on the gauge.
Autotap still shows no check codes.
Even though I can hear the pump plane as day cycle I have no fuel pressure at any time what so ever. Key on, no fuel pressure, attempt to start, no fuel pressure. Wait ten minutes do it again, nothing.
I tried to cycle the pump four times to get pressure built up in the line without trying to start it and still nothing.
I just figured with it being a new pump regardless of how poopee it was if I heard it running it would give me something to read on the gauge.
Autotap still shows no check codes.
Last edited by majik211@yahoo.com; 08-14-2012 at 03:21 PM. Reason: wanted to add a detail
#4
The problem could very well still be the pump. Anything but delco or delphi tends to not work well. You can also look down the throttle body, on te passenger side, is it dirty? Does it look really clean and show signs of washing? If so, the fuel pressure regulator is probably leaking or you have a serious injector leak. What was your MPG like before this?
#6
Fuel pump issue?
The problem could very well still be the pump. Anything but delco or delphi tends to not work well. You can also look down the throttle body, on te passenger side, is it dirty? Does it look really clean and show signs of washing? If so, the fuel pressure regulator is probably leaking or you have a serious injector leak. What was your MPG like before this?
I just disconnected the fuel filter and cycled the key a few times.
I could hear the pump kick on each time and I my garage floor should have been soaked after turning the key off and on several times.
Not a drop of fuel, bone dry.
I ordered a AC delco pump just a few hours ago and im going to pull the basket out and put in the Delco pump and see if its cheap china pump.
#7
AC Delco on its way
I didnt know you could buy just the pump.
I saw the new housing on the one up at the stealership and it only had two spring post and looked shoddy, worse than the china pump go figure.
Regardless I have a AC Delco pump on its way next day air.
Pray for me. lol
#8
let us know how it goes..
Not sure about the quality of aftermarket sending units,as i have one in mine,after half a tank my fuel gauge drops fast. My dads blazers the same way though. im not sure what he has in his.
Not sure about the quality of aftermarket sending units,as i have one in mine,after half a tank my fuel gauge drops fast. My dads blazers the same way though. im not sure what he has in his.
#10
I just tracked the tracking number and its on its way.
Should be here tomorrow.
I will keep you guys updated when I get started.
This shouldn't be too big of a ordeal to swap out the pumps themselves.