Car will run for about 5 seconds and then shut off

1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE
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ROBERT SHELLY
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I changed a motor in my car and now it will only run for about 5 second and then shut off I have spark and fuel what dele could it be and also would the oil sensor have any thing to do with this I have already Tryed everything I know of to do so any help would be nice
Aug 29, 2013 at 1:22 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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What does it do after it shuts off? Does it start right back up?
Is the check engine light coming on at all?
Did you replace it with the exact same motor with all matching sensors?
Aug 29, 2013 at 2:42 PM
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MADMIKE1735
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does it shut right off like something took spark away? or does it stumble a little then die, like its running out of fuel??? is the security light flashing in the dash? its possible you need to relearn the passlock..... to do that, turn the key on, crank it, and leave it in the run position for 15-20 minutes until the security light stops flashing....
Sep 14, 2013 at 6:58 PM
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He never answered me so i doubt he'll answer you.
Sep 14, 2013 at 7:25 PM
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MADMIKE1735
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its was worht a shot. what is with you? are you here to help or not???
Sep 15, 2013 at 10:39 AM
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Don't play hero with me. I don't need you to follow up on my questions.
Sep 15, 2013 at 11:02 AM
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