help fellas, the Hoe died today and left me stranded

[AI James]

oh maybe your injecters arent working properly, recently had the problem with mothers Dodge truck 190 dollars later it works great

[Ray]

i would check for the fuel pump noise first of all, then pressure then drop the tank.

Its gonna be a headache and a 300.00 day.  sorry bro, no magic tricks this time

[meade916]

thanks guys......chris, ray ,you will hear from me today sometime. 

Hey is that silver thing in front of the tank the filter?  How is that to change?  Theres no pressure or anything behind that is there?  Ill take a pic if i have to but its this little siver canaster lookin thing.

man i sound like such a noob, im really not that dumb when it comes to fixing cars but i think my tahoe spoiled me.  Ive been living the "reliable" life and havent had trouble in so long that now im rusty.  Also i should mention, ive had the truck since its had 40k on it and now it has 120,000 miles on it...and ive never even thought twice about the filter. Its gotta be in a bad shape..

[Grtrat1]

Steve Ive been around cars all my life and have fixed everyone when theres a problem.First of all this is a computer controlled truck, so it could be anything from having a bad day to needing a new comp for it. But always check the basics. Its still needs fuel and spark to run.

The first thing Id do, is see if the fuel pump is working. Lay underneith the tank and have someone turn the key to the "ON" position. Did you hear it come on and then shut off? Next change that filter. Did that fix the problem? If not you'll need to check for fuel pressure. It will be a fuel line with a black tire valve cap on it. Youll need a fuel pressure tools for this, or some people just press the little pin. But watch out, becase if you have good fuel pressure fuel will squirt out pretty heavy. Also check the relays and what not.

After yiu get it fixed, do a tune up plugs,wires, cap/rotor(if it has a distributer)air filter. Wihile your at the a/p store get a can of sea foam fuel cleaner. I use to work for a auto parts store and sold this like it was going out of style. Your truck will thank you later. I run a can everymonth. Everything seafoam makes is great.

If it is the fuel pump. Since you have to drop the tank you mise well clean the inside of it as well.

Go get a galon of diesel or karoseine. make sure the tank is empty and the drain plug is in.First take a flashlight and inspect the inside.Hopefully its pretty clean. Pour the fuel in through the opening where the pump was.Swish it around then let sit for awhile. Take the drain plug off and drain into a bucket.

Heres a problem I just hade on my Z34. Thanksgiving night my car stranded us(my family). Let is sit for awhile and it would start right up. Then after a mile or so, it would just quit again. Kinda of like your problem Steve.

Got it home and checked all the basics. It was getting good fuel pressure and good spark. But wouldnt start. Called my mechanic that I always call when I have a problem. He said "its computer controlled, it could be anything". So he brought over some coils and a crank sensor. Nope still no run. Next night he brought over a COOLANT SENSOR". I changed that and the MF'ing car started right up.

I told you that story, to show you it could be anything on a computer controlled vehicle.

Good luck Steve

[SoloKicker]

Try resetting your computer maybe?

also, did you put more than 2 gallons in it?

[Guest SyKo13]

Probably after you started running out of gas, the pump started picking up the gas from the bottom and probably picked up dirt, sad, etc. and clogged up your shit

[ChevyBoy]

yea check your fuel pump like Grtrat1 said. the fuel filter will either be buy your tank, or on the inside of your frame rail close to the drivers side door.

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail....ttype=4&ptset=A

itll look like that. that one fits your truck. it will have some pressure behind it if you have pressure in the fuel line.

[str86diesel]

steve...call me in a few, lets do some over the phone troubleshooting..you got my number.

EDIT:  Guys, steve and I talked and we are pretty sure his pump is bad.  He's already got an appointement to get it fixed 

He swapped the filter and verified that no fuel is coming through the line..so we are happy to know that we got the issue figured out.

[meade916]

well so far i think i got it figured out...but then again when i got that gas in it on the side of the road i also thought i had it figured out......till it stilll wouldnt start  :V :'(  anyway from what im hearing the fuel pump is VERY common in my truck to go out especially if you have a old filter and drive on E alot...and i do.  I dont care if i have a crispy 100 in my pocket i always wait till the last minute to get gas.  Ill be learning some lessons from this.  Tomorrow it goes in and i hope its all good news...ill keep you guys posted.

thanks for callin Kev...with all the advice i give out on a daily basis thru emails and stuff its good to have someone to call when I need help.  Same with my man Ray....its good to have some fellas who know their shit callin me up.  Thanks guys.

[ChevyBoy]

were here for ya and i hope thats all it is!