1988 Chrysler New Yorker car won't stay running

1988 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
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1988 Chrysler New Yorker 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

hi a couple of days ago the car started cutting off and now it won't come back on it will start up but it cuts right back of within a few seconds so now its just parked someone said it could be the fuel injectors all clogged up could this be the problem or could it be something else really don't know a lot about cars oh yea it sometimes has the smell of gas in the car
Mar 7, 2009 at 6:46 PM
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It could be a leak, lack of spark to burn the fuel in the engine, or a bad fuel pump. You need to check to see if you are getting spark and fuel pressure to the engine.

Let me know if you need directions, or what you find. Also, is the check engine light on?

Joe
Mar 9, 2009 at 10:50 AM
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thank you for your help i had my brother look into what you had told me and now i am up and running I indeed had a bad fuel pump and no may check engine light had not come on
Mar 10, 2009 at 5:10 PM
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Hi:
I'm glad it's running. Always remember, if the engine doesn't start, check for fuel and spark. If either is missing, it won't run. There are other more major engine problems that could cause a no start, but they are the most common.

Let us know if you have questions in the future.

Joe
Mar 10, 2009 at 9:32 PM
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