NealC

Greate post! I used to it to wire up a 12v socket for my GPS. Thanks

Next time, that is what I am going to do. I was concerned about getting to the ignition switch so I went to the dealer. I asked on this site about the switch and it was not going to be an easy process. I need to get another pickup so I can work on one when time permits and I still have something to drive.

Well, I was going to replace the fuel regulator but then I had another problem. I turned on my pickup, the radio was on, but no music. I had problems with the ignition switch before so I thought I would just take it into the dealer. Then the brand new battery went dead. I jump started it and took it to the dealer. Well, they said it was the fuel pump. They stated when it started, it pressure was low and it was the fuel pump leaking the pressure and not the fuel regulator. Here is the kicker, $500 for the fuel pump because now Chevy has both the pump and the sender unit as one and $400 for labor. Then he suggested flush the fuel lines for $140. He hasn't even looked at the ignition switch yet. Well this guy has only 40,000 miles but it is 4 1/2 years old, so no warranty. Last time I take it to the dealer out of warranty. By the way, it was O'Rielly Chevrolet in Tucson. I think I am going to find a pre 87 Chevy pickup so I can work on it.

Well, I will give it a shot. Thanks, guys. I will post after I change it out and see if it works.

Is the "regulator" part of the fuel pump?

I have the same problem with a 2003 Silverado 5.3 liter. I was hoping it was just the fuel filter and replaced it. The pickup had been setting for quite some time and I did not follow the procedure for changing the filter so I expected a big "squirt" when I opened the line, but there was none. Replacing the filter did not fix the problem. The pickup will start up more quickly if I leave the ignition switch on prior to starting. If it has been running and I shut off the pickup, it will start right back up with no problem. So I am assuming (yes, I know, I should not assume) that there is a pressure valve that retains the pressure when the fuel pump is not running. Is this valve in the fuel pump? If so, I just will take the pickup in to the dealer and get a new fuel pump installed.