I have a 97 GMC and it won't start unless I spray ether in the hose Iin the front of the throttle body . When it starts it runs perfect.i have changed the fuel filter and a a Goodyear shop did a diagnostic to say that the fuel pump has 60psi.It will only start with the starter fluid but runs fine after. HELP

Asked by Tylmr9 Jan 02, 2015 at 08:20 PM about the 1997 GMC Suburban C1500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Youre injectors are losing prime after setting. Is it an after market pump

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After all the trouble and keeping spraying the starter fluifd it got to the point where it would not start. When I took it to the shop it was diagnosed to be the FUEL PUMP AFTER ALL. Np problem. PRAISE THE LORD!!!!

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