[Shop-talk] Need help with dead 2000 GMC 1500 (5.8 Vortec) (couple of dusies!)

[Benjamin Zwissler]

Besides cutting a hole or removing the tank, I've heard people say
that removing the bed is easier than dropping the tank.  I suppose it
depends on how rusty those fasteners are.

Ben....

On Tue, Apr 29, 2014 at 9:55 AM,  <eric at megageek.com> wrote:
> Pat, I tried to hook a computer up to the truck, but there were no codes
> (I'm not sure it that was because the truck wasn't running (I had the key
> turned to 'run')).
>
> I'll try the 12v trick when I get home.
>
> Is there any reason I can't cut the access panel (or shouldn't)?
>
> Like in this clip on youtube...
>
>>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR9cowBm0k8<
>
> Eric P
> "Be as beneficent as the sun or the sea, but if your rights as a rational
> being are trenched on, die on the first inch of your territory." Ralph
> Waldo Emerson
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> "Pat Horne" <pat at hornesystemstx.com>
> 04/29/2014 09:30 AM
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> dusies!)
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> You should be able to access the fuel pump wires and connect the pump
> directly to 12V. If that works it is time to check controllers, etc.
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> Can you read any codes that might be causing it?
>
> I have a 2002 Silverado 1500 that I believe is basically the same. I will
> see what I can find, but I won't have time until this evening.
>
> Peace,
> Pat
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