97 Chevy Blazer. Turns over, but wont start

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Asked by Marcus Dec 17, 2016 at 07:29 PM about the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4-Door 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I had a dead battery in my 97 Blazer. Today I went to jump and start it. When I turned the ignition it turned over great, but wouldn't start, and when I would release the key it would sputter for a short second. It seems I'm either not getting spark or fuel to the engine.

My Immediate thought was the fuel pump. I know my fuel filter is on its last leg and will be replaced soon, but I assumed is couldn't be causing it to be completely staved of fuel. I did check the fuel pump relay, and try to jump it again and still no luck.

Does anyone have suggestions and diagnostic way to narrow it down?

I have read things like: Crankshaft sensor, Ignition control module, pickup coil (seems common) if the problem is spark relate and not fuel related.

Thank you in advance for any help.

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Thank you tennisshoes. I'll check first thing in the morning when I'm back at it in the garage. .I'll report back with my findings when I can tomorrow. Do you mind if I ask how the sputter when the key is coming back could indicate an ignition switch problem?

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