Will not stay running

2003 DODGE DAKOTA
130,000 MILES • 4.7L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WAYRAMS
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First cranks up runs fine. Runs about 2 to 3 minutes,sputters then shuts off cranks back up then does same thing over again. Help
Feb 23, 2020 at 9:14 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

I would start by checking the fuel pressure when the truck shuts off. I attached the procedure below for you to check. It sounds like a fuel delivery issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls

Roy
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Feb 23, 2020 at 9:58 AM
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