Christian,
If it did run out of fuel it takes 3 forevers to bleed the system. Even if you and fuel coming out of the bleeder it takes a lot of cranking to purge the air from the nozzles. So much so, you may have to hook up a battery charger as you will be cranking for a while.
Here is the Crank and No Start section from the GM Service Manual. The cut and paste from their to here makes it more difficult to read but when it says go to step. The first go to step is YES, second is NO.
Circuit Description
This chart assumes that battery condition and engine cranking speed is OK. The quantity and quality of fuel is OK and the glow plug system is operating properly.
Diagnostic Aids
If no trouble is found and the cause of an Engine Cranks But Will Not Run has not been found, check for the following conditions:
• Proper cranking speed, 100 RPMs cold –180 RPMs hot (a scan tool can be used to check cranking speed by pulling the FUEL SOL fuse and monitoring Engine Speed on scan tool while cranking).
• Water or foreign material in fuel system.
• Basic engine problem.
If the crankshaft position sensor and the optical/fuel temperature sensor are disconnected or malfunctioning at the same time, an Engine Cranks But Will Not Run condition will exist.
Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.
6 This step checks for proper cranking speed (see Diagnostic Aids).
8 This step will check the ground wire on the injection pump (wire located on top of pump).
12 This step will determine if the injection pump or wiring is at fault.
13 This step will determine if the fuel injection control voltage is present by probing at the black/gray 4 wire connector jumper harness instead of at the 6 wire pump connector .
Step
Action
Value(s)
Yes
No
1
Important: Before clearing DTC(s) use the Scan Tool Capture Info to record freeze frame and failure records for reference, as data will be lost when Clear Info function is used.
Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed?
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Go to Step 2
Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check
2
Check for proper condition of batteries. Refer to Engine Electrical.
Is the condition of batteries OK?
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Go to Step 3
Go to Step 23
3
Check for adequate fuel in the tank.
Is the fuel at an adequate level?
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Go to Step 4
Go to Step 23
4
Check the quality of the fuel.
Is the fuel quality OK?
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Go to Step 5
Go to Step 23
5
Check the glow plug system operation. Refer to Glow Plug System Check .
Are the glow plugs operating OK?
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Go to Step 6
Go to Step 23
6
Check for the proper cranking speed. Refer to Engine Electrical.
Is the cranking speed OK?
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Go to Step 7
Go to Step 23
7
Check for a restriction in the fuel return system. Refer to Fuel Supply System Check .
Does the fuel return system operate properly?
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Go to Step 8
Go to Step 23
8
Check the injection pump ground wire (located on top of the injection pump).
Is the ground OK?
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Go to Step 9
Go to Step 23
9
Install a scan tool.
Does the scan tool display data?
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Go to Step 10
Go to Data Link Connector Diagnosis
10
1. Monitor the VTD Fuel Disabled parameter on the Powertrain Engine Data 1 list.
2. Crank the engine.
Does the VTD Fuel Disabled parameter display Active while the engine is being cranked?
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Go to VTD System Check
Go to Step 11
11
1. Loosen the injector line at the injector.
2. Crank the engine.
3. Repeat the procedure for the remaining injectors.
Is there fuel at each injection line?
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Go to Step 17
Go to Step 12
12
Disconnect the optical/fuel temperature sensor.
Does the vehicle start?
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Go to Step 16
Go to Step 13
13
1. Reconnect the optical/fuel temperature sensor.
2. Disconnect the fuel solenoid driver at the fuel injection pump 4 wire jumper harness.
3. With J 39200 connected to ground, probe the fuel injector control circuit (terminal A) at the 4 wire jumper harness connector (PCM side).
4. Crank the engine.
Is the voltage greater than or equal to the specified value?
1.2 V
Go to Step 14
Go to Step 18
14
1. Verify the fuel solenoid driver 4 wire jumper harness is still disconnected.
2. Probe the fuel solenoid closure ground circuit (terminal B) with a test light connected to B+ at the harness terminal (PCM side).
Is the test light ON?
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Go to Step 15
Go to Step 19
15
1. Turn the ignition ON leaving the engine OFF.
2. Verify the fuel solenoid driver 4 wire jumper harness is still disconnected.
3. Probe the ignition feed circuit (terminal C) at the fuel solenoid 4 wire jumper harness connector (PCM side) with a test light connected to ground.
Is the test light ON?
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Go to Step 16
Go to Step 21
16
Replace fuel injection pump. Refer to Fuel Injection Pump Replacement .
Is the action complete?
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Go to Step 25
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17
The injection system is OK.
Is the action complete?
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Go to Driveability Symptoms
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18
Check the fuel injection control circuit for an open or short to ground between the fuel solenoid driver and the PCM.
Was a problem found?
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Go to Step 22
Go to Step 20
19
Check the closure ground circuit for an open between the fuel solenoid driver and the PCM.
Was a problem found?
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Go to Step 22
Go to Step 20
20
Inspect the fuel solenoid driver connector and the PCM connector for a proper connection.
Was a problem found?
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Go to Step 22
Go to Step 24
21
Repair the open in the ignition feed circuit.
Is the action complete?
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Go to Step 25
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22
Repair the circuit as necessary.
Is the action complete?
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Go to Step 25
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23
Make the appropriate repairs.
Is the action complete?
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Go to Step 25
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24
Replace the PCM.
Important: The new PCM must be programmed. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming . Is the action complete?
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Go to Step 25
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25
1. Using the scan tool, select DTC, Clear Info.
2. Attempt to start the engine.
Does the engine start and continue to run?
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Go to Step 26
Go to Step 2
26
1. Allow the engine to idle until normal operating temperature is reached.
2. Select DTC, Fail This Ign.
Are any DTCs displayed?
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Go to Step 27
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27
Using the scan tool, select Capture Info, Review Info.
Are any DTCs displayed that have not been diagnosed?
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Go to the Applicable DTC Table
System OK