carwont stay running

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM
190,000 MILES • 4.3L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LILSTUFF69
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I put the key in the ignition turn car over it start but dies after about 3 sec. It's the same way every time I try to start it. It dies in the exact amount of time like clock work. I hear fuel pump kick on I know I'm getting gas it just won't stay running. Not sure what else to do.
Feb 1, 2016 at 9:56 PM
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CATAFINA
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Check the fuel pressure if its within specs-start here
Feb 1, 2016 at 10:10 PM
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HMAC300
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reset anti theft unit first you won't get any fuel pressure.
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