Firebird Trans Am won't run.

1999 PONTIAC TRANS AM
100,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MEL0781
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I have a 1999 Firebird Trans Am. It has a really hard time starting. With a help from the gas pedal, it will start, but like 3-5 seconds after starting it, it will slowly slump down and die. What could be the problem?
Feb 24, 2011 at 7:48 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure if okay, clean out the idle air control valve and see what happens
Feb 24, 2011 at 7:52 PM
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MEL0781
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Do you think that it is the fuel pump?
Feb 24, 2011 at 7:58 PM
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RASMATAZ
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To rule it out-check it with a fuel pressure tester-
Feb 24, 2011 at 8:03 PM
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MEL0781
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Where can I get a fuel pressure tester?
Feb 24, 2011 at 8:25 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Any chain auto parts store should have it-
Feb 24, 2011 at 8:28 PM