02 burb won't start - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

blackbeaSSt · 04-03-2012, 07:19 PM

not the first time this has happened. gauges and lights etc. work just won't turn over. the first time it was low on gas and just adding a little gas fixed it.

well right now its showing just a tick under 1/4. im about to go try the gas thing again to see if that fixes it.

if so, are we looking at a fuel pump problem? i've seen things about a passkey this, and security feature that, under hood light being mercury and if parked on a slant will kill the battery, etc.

clinebarger · 04-03-2012, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbeaSSt

not the first time this has happened. gauges and lights etc. work just won't turn over. the first time it was low on gas and just adding a little gas fixed it.

well right now its showing just a tick under 1/4. im about to go try the gas thing again to see if that fixes it.

if so, are we looking at a fuel pump problem? i've seen things about a passkey this, and security feature that, under hood light being mercury and if parked on a slant will kill the battery, etc.

Is the engine turning over with the starter, Your post is kinda confusing.

blackbeaSSt · 04-03-2012, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by clinebarger

Is the engine turning over with the starter, Your post is kinda confusing.

sorry. maybe used the term "turn over" wrong!

BUT, 3 gallons of gas seemed to do the trick and it cranked right up. fuel pump problem?

MadManAndrew · 04-03-2012, 09:34 PM

Sounds like a sending unit problem to me. You're showing more gas than you have?

oakstcustomz · 04-03-2012, 09:52 PM

those body styles have alot of problems with the gauges for some reason. also i have done countless fuel pumps as well.

blackbeaSSt · 04-04-2012, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MadManAndrew

Sounds like a sending unit problem to me. You're showing more gas than you have?

no it shows the correct amount of gas. just odd that a smidge under 1/4 and this happens. but i put in 3 more gallons and BAM, it works.

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Originally Posted by oakstcustomz

those body styles have alot of problems with the gauges for some reason. also i have done countless fuel pumps as well.

ugh. not what i wanted to hear. so it kinda sounds like a fuel pump huh? any way to test it?

oakstcustomz · 04-04-2012, 10:17 PM

ugh. not what i wanted to hear. so it kinda sounds like a fuel pump huh? any way to test it?[/QUOTE]

for the fuel pump usually it wont start the first time. cycle key and it starts second time means fuel pump is going bad........gauges start showing false readings, had a 01 that ya put a full tank in it and still show empty!

blackbeaSSt · 04-05-2012, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by oakstcustomz

for the fuel pump usually it wont start the first time. cycle key and it starts second time means fuel pump is going bad........gauges start showing false readings, had a 01 that ya put a full tank in it and still show empty!

hmm. well it wouldn't start any time. would just sit there and sound like it was going to crank and nothing. tried it numerous time to no avail. but then i put the gas in and it started right up.

**truckdude239** · 04-05-2012, 09:35 AM

if you install a new pump use a good pump like ac delco or dephi the aftermarket ones just dont last

Slow Build · 05-17-2012, 09:01 PM

Sounds like these things have some type of fuel pump issues. I test drove a 2001 Tahoe yesterday that just shut off while I was driving it. Sales guy thought it was gas and put a few gallons in it and it still didn't start. Then they thought it was the alternator, not. They had to tow it back. They finally concluded that it was the fuel pump. I'm thinking about getting an older Tahoe now.

It's funny. I usually hang out in the 60-66 thread where we talk about restoring, modifying and identifying stuff. This forum seems to deal with alot more problem related content. Makes me wonder.

04-03-2012, 07:19 PM	#1
blackbeaSSt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 325	02 burb won't start not the first time this has happened. gauges and lights etc. work just won't turn over. the first time it was low on gas and just adding a little gas fixed it. well right now its showing just a tick under 1/4. im about to go try the gas thing again to see if that fixes it. if so, are we looking at a fuel pump problem? i've seen things about a passkey this, and security feature that, under hood light being mercury and if parked on a slant will kill the battery, etc.

04-03-2012, 09:34 PM	#4
MadManAndrew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 920	Re: 02 burb won't start Sounds like a sending unit problem to me. You're showing more gas than you have? __________________ 1955 Chevy 3600 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post8589061

04-03-2012, 09:52 PM	#5
oakstcustomz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Willits Ca Posts: 132	Re: 02 burb won't start those body styles have alot of problems with the gauges for some reason. also i have done countless fuel pumps as well. __________________ 1965 Chevy C-20 slammed 292 L6 TH400 1967 Chevy C-20 on 91 suburban frame project(wife's) 1972 Chevy K-20 Mild 350/th350/np2o5 dd 1952 Ford Customline 2door kustom project 1967 Cadillac Superior Hearse (wife's) 1998 GMC Saffari (wife's dd)

04-04-2012, 10:17 PM	#7
oakstcustomz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Willits Ca Posts: 132	Re: 02 burb won't start ugh. not what i wanted to hear. so it kinda sounds like a fuel pump huh? any way to test it?[/QUOTE] for the fuel pump usually it wont start the first time. cycle key and it starts second time means fuel pump is going bad........gauges start showing false readings, had a 01 that ya put a full tank in it and still show empty! __________________ 1965 Chevy C-20 slammed 292 L6 TH400 1967 Chevy C-20 on 91 suburban frame project(wife's) 1972 Chevy K-20 Mild 350/th350/np2o5 dd 1952 Ford Customline 2door kustom project 1967 Cadillac Superior Hearse (wife's) 1998 GMC Saffari (wife's dd)

04-05-2012, 09:35 AM	#9
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,228	Re: 02 burb won't start if you install a new pump use a good pump like ac delco or dephi the aftermarket ones just dont last __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

05-17-2012, 09:01 PM	#10
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: 02 burb won't start Sounds like these things have some type of fuel pump issues. I test drove a 2001 Tahoe yesterday that just shut off while I was driving it. Sales guy thought it was gas and put a few gallons in it and it still didn't start. Then they thought it was the alternator, not. They had to tow it back. They finally concluded that it was the fuel pump. I'm thinking about getting an older Tahoe now. It's funny. I usually hang out in the 60-66 thread where we talk about restoring, modifying and identifying stuff. This forum seems to deal with alot more problem related content. Makes me wonder. __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.



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