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99 Silverado LM7 215k Crank/No Start

Old Mar 27, 2025 | 2:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jfmorris
Ok, forget the ignition switch. If it’s turning the starter then the key/switch isn’t the issue at all. If there is fuel, but no ignition even with starter fluid, my next step would be to check for spark at the spark plugs. Look at the manual, and diagnose it. I would get a cheap ODB2 reader too if there are any codes set.
I have a cheaper OBD2 reader, I've scanned it multiple times including the day it stopped running but there haven't been any codes stored which is what I found to be strange was when the truck just shut off it didn't throw any codes it just thinks everything is fine. I will check for spark when I get home today and let you know what I find.
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Old Mar 28, 2025 | 8:09 AM
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Okay new development, I do have spark and with the use of a little starter fluid I was able to get it to fire off, only for a couple seconds though. So it seems I'm not getting fuel to the cylinders, but my pump is running and it seems like my rails have decent pressure, it would lead me to believe that my injectors aren't cycling but I don't know what would cause that.
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Old Mar 28, 2025 | 8:51 AM
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Well, I guess the next step is to figure out how to test an injector, and trace it back. Hopefully someone else can jump in here and give some advice, as I'm not going to be able to help much today.
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Old Mar 28, 2025 | 9:50 AM
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In my '93 Sub, a failed ICM caused this 3 times in 350k miles. No idea if this applies to your vehicle, but easy and not expensive part to change in mine
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Old Mar 29, 2025 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Rednucleus
In my '93 Sub, a failed ICM caused this 3 times in 350k miles. No idea if this applies to your vehicle, but easy and not expensive part to change in mine
I looked into that as a possibility, it appears on the lm7 5.3 the ICM is integrated into the ECU, so I'd have to replace the ECU.
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Old Mar 30, 2025 | 2:36 PM
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Before you go disassembling anything, get hold of a fuel injection system pressure gauge and see if your fuel pump is working properly. The Key On Engine OFF fuel pressure specification for a 1999 Silverado with the 5.3L engine is 55 - 62 psi. With the engine running it will be about 5 - 7 psi less. Just because you hear the fuel pump spinning does not mean it is pumping fuel. Also, the average current draw for the fuel pump is 10 amps.
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