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When trying to accelerate it sputters and cuts off
DAVIDSON7239
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1999 GMC JIMMY
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
140,000 MILES
Idles smooth but when giving it has it sputters and will not take the gas without cutting out.
Thursday, August 16th, 2018 AT 9:45 AM
1 Reply
KEN L
MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
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This sounds like a fuel pump issue but to be sure lets use this guide to confirm the failure.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
58 to 62 pounds the pressure needs to be.
Please run down this guide and report back.
Cheers, Ken
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