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Anytime the temperature gets below 20 degrees, the truck won't fire. It will always crank, and sometimes it fires but dies right away. I have replaced the engine temp sensor on the engine block driver's side. It can't be fuel pump because it only happens when it gets colder than 20 degrees. New battery, new starter as well.
What makes this problem better or worse?
Outside temp gets above 20 degrees, the problem goes away.
How long has your 2000 GMC Jimmy had this problem?
2nd winter with it
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You replaced the temperature SENDING UNIT - not the coolant temperature SENSOR! CTS is located by the thermostat and can certainly cause cold start problems. This is easily tested by using a scan tool - COLD engine temperature must match ambient temperature. That should be sufficient information for testing accuracy of the CTS readings..
One more thing - testing MUST be performed BEFORE attempting to start COLD engine - key on engine OFF.. IF more help is needed you can reply here.
The 2000 4.3 only has 1 sensor. Even looking up coolant temp sensor I just see that one and only part that threads into the block on the driver's side. The older models had 2 sensors but not my gen.
Testing remains the same and is recommended. COLD engine CTS scanner reading must match ambient temperature. **TESTING** is the key!
IF CTS displays ambient temperature on COLD engine - fuel pressure testing and TPS readings should be viewed - regardless of assumptions.. Mike no mistake - COLD temperatures can affect electrical components and there circuits. Askew TPS reading at closed throttle can trigger clear flood = no injector pulse.. Fuel pump pressures can also be affected by extremely cold weather. Any moisture within fuel system will freeze - especially fuel filter. What it boils down to here is *hands-on* TESTING preferably with the aid of a quality scan tool. GOOD LUCK!