Engine shuts off during start up when warm

2003 BUICK REGAL
114,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BUICKREGAL
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It can be zero degrees outside and it starts right up, but when warm or after running for ten minutes, when I try to restart it, it takes four times. It shuts off immediately after starting and I smell rotten egg fuel. I replaced the air sensor at $350.00. Repair shops say nothing is wrong. Nothing shows up on the test. It keeps getting worse. Thank you for your help.
Jan 20, 2008 at 4:14 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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Replace your fuel pressure regulator. The diaphragm inside is slightly ruptured causing raw fuel to leak into the vacuum line connected to it. Remember to give feedback and votes if I helped you. Thanks
Jan 20, 2008 at 5:04 PM
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PATRICK FLOHE
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I agree.
Fuel pressure regulator sounds like the most-likely culprit.
Sep 8, 2018 at 3:03 AM
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