van shuts off when transmission is shifted into gear
2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO
120,000 MILES • 4.3L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
WILSON44
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Acted like wasn't getting any fuel. changed fuel filter and it started right up but shuts off when I put in gear.
Dec 22, 2020 at 6:16 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.
It sounds like you might have a weak or failing fuel pump that is not supplying enough fuel pressure to keep your van running. Here is a tutorial showing how to perform a fuel pressure test:
The correct fuel pressure specification for your van with key on-engine off is 55-62 PSI. After performing this test get back to us with the results and we'll go from there. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.