When trying to accelerate it sputters and cuts off

1999 GMC JIMMY
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVIDSON7239
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Idles smooth but when giving it has it sputters and will not take the gas without cutting out.
Aug 16, 2018 at 2:45 AM
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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
Aug 17, 2018 at 5:06 AM
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