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98 gmc safari with a no re-start problem. Cold starts everytime, runs great. But, try to restart after running for a while and its a no-go...Additionally, IF it does start warm it is hard to do so and it will run for a while with minimal acceleration. If excessive pressure is placed on the gas pedal it will die and not restart for 30-45 minutes minimum...

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My van starts for 2 seconds and dies.i changed fuel pump,filter,distributor,module,cam and crank sensors and still does samething

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Check idle control sensor,if not that may be egr valv

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