All power equipment (radio, lights, windows)work fine, but engine wont start.

Tiny
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This morning I start my car to worm it up. And left it for 10 min. When I come back. All lights, radio. Was on. But engine stoped running. My battery is good, and fuel tank is full.8 hrs later I try start my car again.I drove less than half a mile. And stoped on intersection becouse engine died. Simptoms were like car Running out of gas!What specialists think of it. Thank you!
Sunday, March 4th, 2012 AT 2:44 AM

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Tiny
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So does it not start for a length of time?If so when it doesnt start check for spark if you have spark then you will have to check the actual fuel pressure. Also do you have any codes in the computer?
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Sunday, March 4th, 2012 AT 2:49 AM
Tiny
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I, m just about learn all that stuff. How I can check fuel pressure and what codes in the computer.I never think of it until its happend this morning. Engine just stopped running, like no fuel delivery. To it.
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Sunday, March 4th, 2012 AT 4:45 AM
Tiny
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So does it not start for a length of time?Please answer that question. ALso before we check fuel pressure lets check for spark when it doesnt start. To check codes we need to use a code reader to look for trouble codes in the computer. To check fuel pressure you have to rent a fuel pressure gauge from auto zone and I can give you more instructions when you get it.
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Sunday, March 4th, 2012 AT 6:03 AM
Tiny
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It's does not start for length of time.I just gave another try. It's cranking, Today it's starts for Moment, few seconds maybe, engine made sound like RRRRRRR and stoped. Something stoping engine normally to start, OK.I need Fuel pressure gauge. And Code reader. Where I can get that device?Code reader.I will check for spark tommorow. And those devices. Please keep in touch.
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Sunday, March 4th, 2012 AT 10:40 PM
Tiny
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A fuel pressure gauge you can rent at auto zone the code reader you can see if they rent there also.I know you can buy one on amazon for under 20. Is the security light on solid or flashing when it doesnt start?
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Monday, March 5th, 2012 AT 12:00 AM

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