1999 Oldsmobile Bravada car wont start

PUGLOVER2005

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1999 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
4.3L
6 CYL
AWD
AUTOMATIC
203,000 MILES

Okay I have a 99 oldmobile bravada I was driving it pulled up to drive thru at dd and it stalled never started back up?
okay I changed the fuel filter and it turns over it just dont start I here my fuel pump running when I turn the key. If I put fuel in the carburator it starts up but dies right back out in seconds please help im stund have no idea

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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If it starts for a couple seconds when you prime the throttle body with gas, then the fuel pump isn't doing its job or there is no power to the injectors. I need you to check fuel pump pressure. If you visit our homepage under the repair and service section, there is a video and directions that show you how to do it. Check that and let me know what you find.

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Monday, September 15th, 2014 AT 6:27 PM

PUGLOVER2005

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Okay I checked the fuel pump like you said and it reads 50 so its not that can it be something electrical I'm very confused I really don't want want to pay for a garage it seems like the fuels not getting to the spider injectors

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Monday, September 15th, 2014 AT 9:01 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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If the pressure is good, chances are the injectors aren't getting power. You need to get what is called a noid light. Most parts stores will lend them or they can be purchased. They are not expensive.

Disconnect one injector at a time and see if there is power pulsing to the injector. If there isn't you need to trace the wiring back to the PCM to see where power is lost. It could be a broken wire, a bad connection, a bad PCM, even a cam sensor can cause this issue.

Let me know what you find. Also, let me know if the check engine light was on.

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Tuesday, September 16th, 2014 AT 8:42 AM

SIMPLE CARRILLO

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Puglover2005. I'm having the same issue at the monent could you please tell me how you fixed it?

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Wednesday, August 9th, 2017 AT 10:36 PM

KEN L

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Hello,

It sounds like the fuel pump is going out which will give good pressure sometimes and other times it will just quit. Here is a guide that will show you what you are in for when changing the pump.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken