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Starting problem

Tiny
WALDOLANDRY
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  • 2000 BUICK REGAL
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
Ok, I have a problem with my 2000 Buick Regal. It will start right up but only runs for 3 seconds then stalls out as if I just turned off the key. I had a similar problem not long ago and may have replaced the maf sensor or fuel pump relay not sure. I tried a lot of stuff until it worked again might have replaced both. Also after the car dies it makes a weird clicking noise from the relay box. Any ideas? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Thursday, February 10th, 2011 AT 1:39 AM

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Tiny
KASEKENNY
  • MECHANIC
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There are a number of things that can cause this, so we need to start with finding out if we have fuel and spark. Basically, this sounds like a fuel issue so let's start there.

Here are a couple of guides that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-not-running-advanced

Starting with fuel pressure, here is a guide that will help with this.

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

Next, we need to check for sparks so here is a guide that will help with this as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-for-ignition-spark

Once we know what we are losing, fuel or spark, then we can take the correct path.

Please run through this info and let me know what questions you have.

Thanks
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