1999 GMC Jimmy Stalling Issue

140,000 MILES • 4.3L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ERICSAUTO1
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I have a 1999 GMC Jimmy 4.3l that came to me with a dying problem. The vehicle would die while driving. Sometimes it will fire right back up others you would have to wait a few minuets. We replaced the spark plugs, wires, cap, rotor, crankshaft position sensor, fuel pump, fuel filter, ignition coil and air filter. This made the vehicle run perfect and not die while running but its still dying while in park. When it dies it gives no warning, no lights, its just like you bumped the key and the engine dies. Can someone please help me with any ideas that might be causing this? Thank you!
Jan 21, 2015 at 2:40 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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When it doesn't restart for a couple minutes, are you still getting spark to the plugs? Was the crank sensor checked?
Jan 21, 2015 at 2:56 AM
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ERICSAUTO1
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Yes there is spark at the plugs. and we changed the crank sensor, the new one is working and there is still the dying problem in park.
Jan 21, 2015 at 9:02 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If you are getting spark when it won't start, is there fuel?
Jan 23, 2015 at 11:48 AM
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