car starts for 3-4 sec then dies

1988 PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE
180,000 MILES
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BIGPOPA
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i turn key and engine will start for like 3-4 sec. then dies , ilooked at fuel injector while someone turned key and injector sprays fuel to srart engine the after the 3sec it stops spaying fuel and engine dies
Dec 18, 2011 at 10:27 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure with a fuel pressure tester to rule out the fuel pump
Dec 18, 2011 at 10:54 PM
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