Will not start after being driven.

190,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MITCHELL GILBOW
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My van will start with no problem after it has set over a long period of time and if it has just been setting at an idle but if it is driven even a few miles it will not start. After being driven it will turn over with no problems and fires but spits then dies. If I keep trying to crank on it it will eventually stop firing. I have done a lot of research online but have not found where anyone has found the problem. Can anyone shed some light on this? Thank you in advance.
Jul 26, 2017 at 12:49 PM
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HMAC300
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this sounds like a classic fuel pump failure after getting warm. Check fuel pressure with a gauge auto parts rent it.


https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
Jul 27, 2017 at 12:04 AM
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