I cranks but won't turn over


I cranks but won't turn over Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the fuel supply? And are all the spark plugs working? I just changed fuel pump and filter Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of yo...

I cranks but won't turn over Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the fuel supply? And are all the spark plugs working? I just changed fuel pump and filter Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? 04 silverado 4.3 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your vehicle yourself? What have you tried so far? Yes I doing it myself. I changed fuel pump and filter and also checked only 2 spark plugs Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Yes so I literally just stop working. I drove it one day and it was fine then the very next day it wouldn't start.. it cranks but won't start

Automotive Expert
Hi there I will do all I can to help. Do you have access to a scanner? What you need to do is check for spark and for fuel, because you said that you installed a fuel pump, then we could assumne that the fuel is getting there, check if you hear the fuel pump running when you turn the key to the on position. TO check for spark remove one of the sparkplug wires and connect a sprakplug to it and ground the sprakplug, next have someone turn over the vehicle, you should see the sparkplug sparking.

I have a scanner and it said cylinder 5 misfire and evap system leak (small leak)I did check for spark and it was goodFuel pump turns on cause I hear it
Automotive Expert
ok is your scanner capable of reading live data? check if you are getting an RPM signal when cranking.

I ll contact again tomorrow in morning.When iam working on the truck

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Automotive Expert
Hi there

Ok so I check and I am getting reminded when crankingRpm
Automotive Expert
Ok next thing I would check would be for compression start with cylinder 5

I did try starting fluid as well still wouldn't
Automotive Expert
I dont think the starting fluid will make it work, if the fuel pump is working and there is spark it should at least attempt to fire. can your scanner read live data?

I did research and on my make and model truck has a spider distributor cap and when it goes bad I can get misfire fire and it not even startIts Christmas now so I can t get the part but I will tomorrow

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