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 2:27 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 2:54 PM
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