Cranks but doesn't stay on without spraying starting fluid

Asked by Rudy Apr 03, 2019 at 10:53 AM about the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

1998 Chevy suburban 1500 5.7 vortec. Hasn't been
started in about a year or so but the last time it
fired right up. Tried to start it but now it doesn't
stay on. Could here whirling sound of fuel pump
when ignition is on. How can I fix it??

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KenF answered 5 years ago

Test the fuel pressure, if you don't own a gauge most parts stores sell or rent them, some even loan them out.

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