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1991 Buick Century Starts runs for a few seconds shuts off

Tiny
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  • 1991 BUICK CENTURY
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 63,000 MILES
Turn the key it will start right up an run great for a few seconds an shut off.
Saturday, April 25th, 2009 AT 10:29 PM

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Tiny
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Check the fuel pressure to make sure its within specs and comeback with the pressure readings we start here
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Saturday, April 25th, 2009 AT 10:38 PM
Tiny
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45psi with engine off and 35psi with it running witch is within specs.
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Monday, April 27th, 2009 AT 8:06 PM
Tiny
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Is this a 3.3L engine?
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Monday, April 27th, 2009 AT 8:16 PM
Tiny
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Yes 3.3 fuel injected, took reading from test port on the fuel rail
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Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 AT 12:16 PM
Tiny
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Regulated fuel pressure should be 41-47psi
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Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 AT 4:56 PM
Tiny
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Im not a mechanic but it almost sounds as if the car will start shut off because possibly your idle is too low and it dies. Just a thought mabey look into it if you havent fixxed it yet
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Friday, June 26th, 2009 AT 5:14 AM

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