Engine does not stay running?

2005 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
186,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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BCWHEELER4371
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car fires like it is going to start and shuts off. It has fuel pressure and spark. What do I check next?
Sep 24, 2022 at 5:10 PM
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STEVE W.
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So, you are saying that it tries to start or that it starts and runs a couple seconds then shuts off? That sounds like the immobilizer is shutting it off. Have you tried another key? Does the security light come on?

https://youtu.be/dCjmRL3p4Cs
Sep 24, 2022 at 5:54 PM
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