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Anonymous Posted on Jul 16, 2013

Car will start and run for a few seconds then dies out

I installed a new fuel pump, and fuel filter, the engine starts and will run for a few seconds and then it stalls, the engine is getting gas and spark. i don't have any test equipment for the cars computer and to test the fuel regulator. i have a 3.3 engine. thanks

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 06, 2009

SOURCE: starts then dies

check your fuel pump relay 

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 01, 2009

SOURCE: will start then dies

On the regals they have a ceramic resistor on the passanger side under the fender. It heats up and over time it tends to brake and the wire inside tends to rust away. The fuel pumps run in 2 different speeds. Had the same problem. Dealer only part yet the car would run and you would think it was the fuel pump. Turn the key it kicks on then start and dies out. Ceramic on the pass side would need replaced. It is white about 2-3 inches long or so held on with 2 bolts i do believe. Ill find a bulliten i found online to help me diagnos the problem. :) hopefully this helps someone out instead of spendin $$$ that ya cant afford with the recession eh?

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 07, 2009

SOURCE: ran out of gas car wont start

first make sure theirs enough gas in the car now, about 5 gallons. next open the gas door, then the cap. next put your ear to the open fule filler neck. then have someone put the key in the "on" position so teh dash lights up and all, but dont start. this should trigger the pump to start, if you can hear a buzz then the pumps on and working, if not the pump is dead.if this is the case just be sure by checking the fuses to confirm. only way to get to the pump is drop the tank. also dropping the rear exhaust helps too.

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Kirk Augustin

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  • Posted on Jun 26, 2009

SOURCE: car turns over, but won't start

Too many choice.
3 main areas are fuel, spark, air.
Try a shot of ether, if it fires at all, it is a fuel problem.
Then we can get into more detail.

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Greg Bernett

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  • Posted on Dec 04, 2009

SOURCE: I have a 1987 Buick Century. That stalls out

I'm not Roger but can tell you this....if you have a bad crankshaft position sensor or a corrupt ECM....your car will do that.....last things could be the timing belt.

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