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'98 GMC Suburban K2500, fuel problems


theodo
04-14-2007, 05:31 PM
I have a Vortec 454 engine in my 1998 GMC Suburban. It dies frequently when driving. The fuel pump and relay was replaced a week before I started having this problem, and it was working great. After it dies, it is able to start back up instantly. I just replaced the throttle position sensor, and am still having the same problem. I had a mechanic tell me it might be an electrical problem turning the fuel pump off. I checked the female connectors to the fuel pump and they are not burnt. Do you know what the problem is? Please and Thanks. Ted

MT-2500
04-14-2007, 06:28 PM
First check fuel pressure.
It should maintain 55/62 lbs of pressure.
How about codes and or check engine lights?
What was the problem or code on tps sensor?
What is the mileage and tune up history?

theodo
04-14-2007, 06:52 PM
There are 154k miles on it. New plugs at 150k. I got a P0172 code on my OBD2 code reader. I never really had any problems until the last two weeks. I thought that I was out of gas - even though it showed 1/4 tank of gas. Ended up towing it home. Replaced the fuel pump with an AC-Delco MU-152 unit. A new fuel pump relay and throttle position sensor. I filled it up and it worked great until the tank got low. Thanks for your help and suggestions ....this is an awesome forum. Ted

MT-2500
04-14-2007, 08:08 PM
Make sure it is not out of gas.
Add 5 gallon and see what it does.
A good rule is never run it below a 1/4 tank of fuel.
MT

theodo
04-14-2007, 08:15 PM
I'll try that , and thanks again....Ted

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