why wont my car stay running

200,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD
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THERESAGOIN
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My car died on me after lossing power. Now it will start run for a min mabey then instently die. after words it will start but die imedetly without even running for a second. I have checked all the sensors and the computer tested the ignition coils repetedly and the ignition control modual. I get spark but it is very week and after attaching a presure gage i am holding fule presure. plz help i am very frustrated and in need of my car.
May 18, 2011 at 10:19 AM
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JDL
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Make sure the battery has a full charge, use a digital multimeter across battery posts, everything off, what is the reading? The generic spec is 12.6v for a fully charged battery.
May 18, 2011 at 10:55 AM
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