How to prime a Duramax after running out of fuel?

Prime the fuel system by turning the ignition on (Run position) for 30 seconds, but do not start the engine. This allows the pump to prime the system. Turn the ignition off, and then crank it for 15 seconds. If it does not start, repeat the first task and this one until it starts (cycle the key).

Why did my 2004 Duramax engine not start?

My 2004 Duramax started and then died like it was out of fuel. Now it won’t start. I have about 1/4 tank of fuel, tried priming it until the batteries died.

What to do if your Duramax crank wont start?

Buy a new filter head– little over $100, and comes with a new filter and WIF sensor. i replaced the fuel hose to/from the filter head with clear line from the hardware store and then pressurized the fuel tank to 15 psi with a compressor and found the system full of air from a leaking quick connect fitting on the fuel line near the fuel tank.

Why does my Duramax engine keep losing Prime?

The fuel injector pump on pre -2017 Duramax’s uses a vacuum to suck the fuel from the tank to the engine. The most common issue to the fuel system losing prime is air getting into the system from faulty gaskets. Common problem with the Duramax.

Why is the fuel pump on my Duramax not working?

Change the fuel filter often, the Duramax fuel system is fed by suction from the fuel tank and the slightest filter plugging will starve and overwork the fuel pump. The newer 17 models finally use a fuel boost pump to correct the starve issue. I know I’m a little answering this, but thanks to all for the advise.

My 2004 Duramax started and then died like it was out of fuel. Now it won’t start. I have about 1/4 tank of fuel, tried priming it until the batteries died.

Can a Duramax 6.6 start without a fuel pump?

My son has a 2011 duramax 6.6 that will not start on fuel but will start with a shot of either and runs like a top. He has replaced the fuel pump, … read more Vocational, Technical or Tra… Vocational, Technical or Tra… Vocational, Technical or Tra… I was low on fuel and drove to station to get more but never ran out.

Are there any problems with the GM Duramax?

In stock form and even when substantially modified, GM’s legendary V8 diesel can provide hundreds of thousands of miles of trouble-free use. Still, and just as we exposed the shortcomings of the almighty Cummins, the Duramax isn’t without its flaws—some of them catastrophic.

How can I Keep my Duramax Diesel pump healthy?

However, there are measures you can take to keep the pump happy and healthy, the first being to always buy your diesel from a high-traffic, reputable filling station that’s known to dispense good, clean fuel. Second, always change the fuel filter at or before the recommended service interval.