Car randomly shuts off while driving

Tiny
JERRY.DWYER
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  • 2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
  • 3.8L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 89,000 MILES
Car just shut off with no warning. And would not immediately start back up. After an hour it started back. It just seems to do this randomly.
Saturday, December 21st, 2019 AT 2:25 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

This could be a loss of fuel pressure since it takes time to sit to restart.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-cranks-excessively-before-starting

Can you check the actual fuel pressure?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Roy
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Saturday, December 21st, 2019 AT 5:26 AM

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