Warms up it dies

Tiny
WHILES
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  • 1998 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 174000 miles

The car will start and run, after it warms up it dies and won't start again. After it sets for awhile it will start.
Monday, May 17th, 2010 AT 6:52 PM

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Tiny
INTERNETMECHANIC
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When the problem occurs, if it cranks good, have a helper crank it, while you visually check for spark at the plugs. Use a gage and check fuel pressure. Some of the national brand autostores used to loan out a fuel pressure gage, if you don't have one. Be cautious of spraying gas on a hot engine.

Can you check for applicable trouble codes? At the least, you need an obd2 code reader. If the problem is temp related sometimes the coolant temp sensor can cause issues. I wouldn't replace anything without trying to be sure.
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Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 AT 9:45 AM

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