I was driving and it stoped running

Tiny
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I have a 1997 pontiac transport I got one of those hand held machines it told me that the camshaft sensor was bad so I replaced it and it started up then when I went to take it for a test drive I went to give it some gas and it stalled and quit running again can you help please I dont have the money for a shop anything you can do to help would be great thank you and God bless matt
Saturday, October 1st, 2011 AT 6:47 PM

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Tiny
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RENT A FUEL PRESURE GAUGE FROM THE PARTS STORE. HOOK IT UP AND CHECK THE PRESSURE.
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Saturday, October 1st, 2011 AT 6:57 PM
Tiny
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The fuel pump is fine what else could it be?
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Saturday, October 1st, 2011 AT 7:20 PM
Tiny
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Sorry about that yeah I replaced the fuel first it still didnt run and ive ran the fuel all the way up to the injectors, and thats what it bwas doing before getting all the way to there then nothing is there another sensor that might need to be breplaced maybew like the crankshaft position sensor thank you very much God bless matt!
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Saturday, October 1st, 2011 AT 7:35 PM
Tiny
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Try starting fluid or gas in the throttle body under the air filter pour or spray in there to see if it starts. If it starts its a fuel issue if not it spark or injecters. Buy a cheap test light and check for spark on wires also check the enjecters for for pulse with. When you touch the test light to the injecter harness the light will flash as you turn the motor over.
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Saturday, October 1st, 2011 AT 10:44 PM
Tiny
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Thanks I will try that stay close I may need you again lol!
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Saturday, October 1st, 2011 AT 10:48 PM
Tiny
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Hey remember me I was wondering if you could help me again ok if I'm getting fuel to the injectors what would cause them not to spay fuel cause if I squirt gas in there like you said it will start but won't stay running could that be a bad regulator or crankshaft sensor it's the injectors something causing them not to work thank you and God bless Matt!
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Sunday, October 2nd, 2011 AT 4:18 PM
Tiny
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Check the fuel pump and injecter fuses
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Sunday, October 2nd, 2011 AT 5:26 PM
Tiny
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Where would the injector fuses be thank you god bless !
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Monday, October 3rd, 2011 AT 2:25 PM
Tiny
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If it's not the fuses what else could it be thank you!
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Monday, October 3rd, 2011 AT 2:29 PM
Tiny
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Last question then I will leave you alone could a bad EGR cause it nor to run
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Monday, October 3rd, 2011 AT 2:31 PM
Tiny
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Where is the EGR valve at
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Monday, October 3rd, 2011 AT 2:44 PM
Tiny
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If it runs when you spray it your problem is a fuel issue not the motor. Did you check the fuel pump fuse? You need a test light to test voltages check the fuse on both sides if good. Go to the harness at the fuel tank and check for voltage to the pump. You cant have any fuel pressure if you spray it and it runs. Stop chasing your tail and consintrate on the fuel pump.
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Monday, October 3rd, 2011 AT 5:43 PM
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I have the same problem that bigmatt has, only I have 32# of pressure at intake. When I spray staring fluid in filter it will run. How do I check for power to injectors, and what is the most likely problem? Thanks, kd
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Saturday, June 23rd, 2012 AT 3:20 PM
Tiny
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Use a test light or meter to check for voltage on both sides of the injecter fuse
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Saturday, June 23rd, 2012 AT 6:30 PM
Tiny
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On second thoughtif u feed them theyll run. U both are have a fuel issue. Ck. The fuel pressure if low replace the fuel pumps.
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Saturday, June 23rd, 2012 AT 6:42 PM
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What if u have no spark, fuel pump is brand new, all fuses & plugs, r new so what could be the problem
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Saturday, July 7th, 2012 AT 7:17 PM

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