it started but died

1998 GMC JIMMY
125,000 MILES
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CHRISGARDLEY
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it started and ran great but as soon as i pressed the shifter button to put it in gear it died and wouldnt start agian.
Nov 6, 2011 at 6:13 PM
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FIXITMR
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did you try holding pedal down when cranking? check for fuel pressure and spark.
Nov 6, 2011 at 6:44 PM
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RASMATAZ
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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

**Cranks but no start condition:

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem,Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if so, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.
Nov 6, 2011 at 6:44 PM
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