2001 Tahoe Won't Start

[tahoez71noob]

Hi to all i am new this forum and i would really appreciate someone's knowledge on my issue.

Im a young guy 22 just aquired this tahoe from my dad who is never around to use it. I own a 2001 Tahoe z71 (5.3) 140,000km . Winter is setting in hear in canada my tires and ride were getting shaky i brought it in to my local indie all makes type guys to see what was up ai own a 2001 Tahoe z71 (5.3 V8) 140,000km bought it off my dad who wasn't around much to use it . Winter is setting in hear in canada my tires and ride were getting shaky i brought it in to my local indie all makes type guys to see what was up an alignment etc. Turns out i need to new rubber and i was driving on some dangerous tires so i left the car there for about 5 days while we waited for tires we ordered. I gave them the car with a little less than quarter tank i think the owner test drove it too before they looked at my tires assuming i had already checked them so now assuming they used a little gas while they had it there i guess it was low i'm not sure .I got to the shop tonight they just got my rubber on we went to start it it seems to get no fuel to it so these guys see some old remote starter that the first owner must have installed these guys assume its some gm security thing so they unplug the battery try pulling some tricks with the keys they had the doors open the whole time i think i why they kept complaining about the security flashing light which as i remembered was normal they took out the whole wiring for the remote starter and restoring my wiring back to oem state. The we try again no luck still not getting gas so hes looking at the fuel gage it sitting on no gas they tried to start the car about 7 times before this. We add gas not very much though and again no luck so one mechanic bangs on the fuel pump area with a hammer as the other turns the keys and it starts 10 secs and dies. They say its my fuel pump they were asking me if i knew about a relay or emergency fuel shutoff i am not sure looking for an answer to that. They then say they think its the fuel pump i read about having 6 gallons if its dry to start it gonna try that. I called them tonight and told them to try it well see tomorrow. Apparently there is some electronic thing on the pump that could have been disconnected or died as you can see i don't now much and i need some help not looking to replace the fuel pump for fun. What are the proper steps to diagnosing this could this be electrical? The security light stuff i dont get? anything you answer i will forward to my mechanic steps to diagnosing the fuel system or other issues etc. They are quite capable of the work. aASADn alignment etc. Turns out i need to new rubber and i was driving on some dangerous tires so i left the car there for about 5 days while we waited for tires we ordered. I gave them the car with a little less than quarter tank i think the owner test drove it too before they looked at my tires assuming i had already checked em so now assuming they used a little gas while they had it there i guess it was low im not sure anyways and sorry this so long i got there tonight they just got my rubber on we went to start it it seems to get no fuel to it so these guys see some old remote starter that the first owner must have installed these guys assume its some gm security thing so they unplugg the battery try pulling some tricks with the keys they had the doors open the whole time i think i why they kept complaining about the security flashing light which as i remembered was normal they took out the whole wiring for the remote starter and restoring my wiring back to oem state. The we try again no luck still not getting gas so hes looking at the fuel gage it sitting on no gas they tried to start the car about 7 times before this. We add gas not very much though and again no luck so dude bangs on the fuel pump area with hammer and it starts 10 secs and dies. They say its my fuel pump they were asking me if i knew about a relay or emergency fuel shutoff i am not sure looking for an answer to that. They then say they think its the fuel pump i read about having 6 gallons if its dry to start it gonna try that. I called them tonight and told them to try it well see tommorow. Apperently there is some electronic thing on the pump that could have been disconected or died as you can see i dont now much and i need some help not looking to replace the fuel pump for fun i cant edit what i write for some reason so thats why my punctation sucks. Sorry guys anyways any tips or step to diagnosing this problem would be great thank you.

[Mckenzie]

Holy shit son, your going to summarize that if you want some help!

 

Sincerely~ Everyone!

[gmtech4]

ya ,cant read that long of post ,lol

[txab]

Somewhere in there he started repeating everything.

 

OP, take a breath and edit that post. Use punctuation and rules of grammar if you can.

[tahoez71noob]

Somewhere in there he started repeating everything.

 

OP, take a breath and edit that post. Use punctuation and rules of grammar if you can.

whatever this is horrible i cant move my typing index anywhere. You know what i wrote you don't wanna help go **** yourself. The word program for this site sucks multiple cocks. So does your attitude SON!

[txab]

No, I don't know for sure what all you wrote. It's too difficult to read it.

 

That being said....

 

Sounds like a fuel pump

 

Make sure you are getting fire at the plugs

Make sure you have enough fuel in the tank.

Make sure the fuel filter is good.

Check fuel pressure regulator

Check fuel pressure

[233monte]

I would ask them to do a little more diagnosing than just banging on the tank. Especially because it came in running. A simple key on with a furl guage hooked up should tell you if you have enough press to start it.

[tahoez71noob]

Thank you sir

No, I don't know for sure what all you wrote. It's too difficult to read it.

 

That being said....

 

Sounds like a fuel pump

 

Make sure you are getting fire at the plugs

Make sure you have enough fuel in the tank.

Make sure the fuel filter is good.

Check fuel pressure regulator

Check fuel pressure

[Wingnut]

Somewhere in there he started repeating everything.

 

OP, take a breath and edit that post. Use punctuation and rules of grammar if you can.

whatever this is horrible i cant move my typing index anywhere. You know what i wrote you don't wanna help go **** yourself. The word program for this site sucks multiple cocks. So does your attitude SON!

 

 

If you need a jump start at a gas station, do you curse at the people you're asking for help after they say that they don't understand what you just said?

 

I tried reading your original post, and my left eye went lazy after two lines. You want help? Put in some effort before you start pissing all over us.

[Black02Silverado]

No, I don't know for sure what all you wrote. It's too difficult to read it.

 

That being said....

 

Sounds like a fuel pump

 

Make sure you are getting fire at the plugs

Make sure you have enough fuel in the tank.

Make sure the fuel filter is good.

Check fuel pressure regulator

Check fuel pressure

 

 

This is where I would start.

[tahoez71noob]

Again i still cant see my typing index i am sorry. This is the only reason why my message was written this way. As i stated while i was writing. I tryed to cover the whole situation to maybe get some insight on how to deal with the mechanics. Is it because im using a fire fox i can't see my typing index Mr site admin? Also anybody know if trying to start the truck with no gas can burn out the fuel pump i think this is the case? What pump would you gents recommend? Im Stuck between Delphi at 450 and Bosch for 500 is the bosch any more reliable? I know my dad has lots of bosch stuff in his 300 CE it all seems to last forever. Any insight would be awesome thank you

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I'd definitely go delphi.

[rodram]

before ripping into your fuel pump I would suggest to get the fuel pressure checked...

 

... if you need it, for your new fuel pump stick with either ACDelco from a dealer or the Delphi brand (same pump, just a different package)

 

.. also at the same time replace the external wiring connection (these get corroded)

.. and the in-tank filter sock

.. and if you can't remember when the inline fuel filter was replaced then buy a new one

 

for your other questions...

 

just trying to start the truck with no gas won't kill the fuel pump ... but continually running the truck with very low or next to no gas in the tank will eventually cause the fuel pump to overheat and wear prematurely

 

no, using firefox is not a problem for the site.. I do this on two different computers (home and office)

[tahoez71noob]

Thanks man. I grabbed a delco which is supposed to the same thing I appreciate the advice.I really like your truck i never seen someone match the air dam like that it looks proper. The damage ended up being $750 labour in included @ $69 an hour 3.5 hours they say including changing the fuel filter sounds right to you? Oh ya they are supposed to check connector too. Thanks again guys.

I'd definitely go delphi.

[jdubya]

Again i still cant see my typing index i am sorry. This is the only reason why my message was written this way. As i stated while i was writing. I tryed to cover the whole situation to maybe get some insight on how to deal with the mechanics. Is it because im using a fire fox i can't see my typing index Mr site admin? Also anybody know if trying to start the truck with no gas can burn out the fuel pump i think this is the case? What pump would you gents recommend? Im Stuck between Delphi at 450 and Bosch for 500 is the bosch any more reliable? I know my dad has lots of bosch stuff in his 300 CE it all seems to last forever. Any insight would be awesome thank you

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