1991 Pontiac Firebird won't stay idle

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SHERRIE03
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Electrical problem
1991 Pontiac Firebird
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thought car ran out of gas. car has always ran great , when i try to start it, it idles rough for 6-7 sec. then dies. If i touch the gas it dies immediately. I bleed the line, checked the plugs, and fuses. When i take out inj 1 out of fuse panel box i can give gas but no balls and if i idle it still dies. car has always ran great til i pulled into the gas station right above empty when it died. don't know much about cars please help.
Aug 21, 2008 at 12:14 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Check fuel pressure with a mechanical gauge, but running it out of gas can overheat the fuel pump. The gas actually cools the pump.
Aug 21, 2008 at 12:21 AM
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