Notices
Silverado & Fullsize Pick-ups The Silverado has been one of the best selling trucks in the US for decades, and is truly proven to be "like a rock".

2014 Chevy Silverado
Platform: Truck, GMT 400, 800, & 900

1989 Chevy k2500 won't start after running out of gas

Old August 26th, 2015, 2:24 AM
  #1  
CF Beginner
Thread Starter
 
Geeter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Exclamation 1989 Chevy k2500 won't start after running out of gas

I went to the beach filled my tank. Came 1/2 way back went to the casino. Came back out and it didn't start and still won't start. I've changed my fuel filter. I have changed my distributor cap. I have changed my fuel relay. I have checked my fuel fuse. It is good. I have changed my ecm. I have no idea what else it could be. My fuel pump is working.. I think it buzzes when I turn the key. Any ideas?
Old August 26th, 2015, 6:28 AM
  #2  
CF Monarch
 
oldchevy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Miami, FL.
Posts: 5,772
Received 336 Likes on 317 Posts
Default

Don't just go by hearing the fuel pump buzz, do a fuel pressure check. Running the tank low of fuel is bad for the fuel pump. If you do it a lot then you are asking for trouble.
Old August 26th, 2015, 11:03 AM
  #3  
CF Beginner
Thread Starter
 
Geeter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I've tried I can't. Find the spot to check it
Old August 26th, 2015, 2:26 PM
  #4  
CF Senior Member
 
KChevy75's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 361
Received 23 Likes on 22 Posts
Default

This is a TBI, correct? Do you see fuel being sprayed in the TBI when trying to start it? Spray a bit of starter fluid into the TBI and try to start it.
Old August 27th, 2015, 12:49 PM
  #5  
CF Beginner
Thread Starter
 
Geeter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I swapped my fuel pump but a new issue has come up now my fuel pump isn't getting power. The fuel pump I used was from my old 91 Chevy k1500. It works. I checked the fuse nothing happened I swapped the relay. I'm totally lost now
Old August 27th, 2015, 2:33 PM
  #6  
CF Active Member
 
burnhedge's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 228
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts
Default 1989 Chevy k2500 won't start after running out of gas

Check the ground on the frame by the fuel tank. They tend to get rusty and loose connection.
Old August 28th, 2015, 10:24 PM
  #7  
CF Beginner
Thread Starter
 
Geeter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I have checked the ground sanded it down till it was shining. Still nothing
Old August 29th, 2015, 5:37 PM
  #8  
CF Active Member
 
burnhedge's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 228
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts
Default 1989 Chevy k2500 won't start after running out of gas

My next move would be to jump a power and ground directly to the fuel pump wiring. If it still doesn't run you know the problem is the pump or the sending unit wiring.

If it does run your losing power somewhere before the sending unit. Use a test light or multimeter to test from the fuse all the way back.

I was thinking that some models have a fuse in the cab and on the firewall. May be something to check for.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Geeter
Other
1
April 30th, 2021 4:51 PM
gjmiller1
Other
2
December 11th, 2015 1:03 PM
hookmm
Silverado & Fullsize Pick-ups
0
March 7th, 2015 7:42 PM
snoisworthy@hotmail.com
Malibu
3
May 13th, 2013 1:31 PM
Mike Barker
S-10 & Blazer
5
January 19th, 2013 9:37 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: 1989 Chevy k2500 won't start after running out of gas



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 6:01 PM.