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Engine will not stay running?

Tiny
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  • 2010 PONTIAC G6
  • 3.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 150,000 MILES
My car cranks and starts for about 3 seconds and shuts off. I noticed that it doesn't have a pigtail connected to the oil pressure sensor and it's full of oil. Could that be the reason why it won't start? Thank you
Thursday, June 15th, 2023 AT 7:54 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Yes, if the PCM does not see oil pressure it can shut the engine down. Is the sensor disconnected for some reason? Can you see the pigtail?
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Friday, June 16th, 2023 AT 10:50 AM
Tiny
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I can see the 3 wires that I assume it's where the pigtail was supposed to be connected.
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Saturday, June 17th, 2023 AT 10:05 AM
Tiny
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Yep, three wires, here is the connector and how the wires should be connected.

Here is the connector on Amazon:

https://amzn.to/3qQb9cW

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Monday, June 19th, 2023 AT 9:53 AM
Tiny
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Oh, this is perfect let me get my kid off his bed and phone I'm going to start on this and definitely let you know the outcome. Thank you
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Monday, June 19th, 2023 AT 11:50 AM
Tiny
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You are welcome.
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Tuesday, June 20th, 2023 AT 3:17 PM

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