1990 Eagle Summit Wont stay running

1990 EAGLE SUMMIT
200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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SFKLINE
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The car starts goes about 5 miles,and dies it takes about 2 hours to start agin.We changed the fuel filter,and checked the fuel pump.What could it be
Sep 10, 2010 at 1:28 AM
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Next time it dies out don't wait for nothing do below right then and there to determine if its fuel or spark problem

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.
Sep 10, 2010 at 3:08 AM