1995 Buick Regal Buick Regal will only temporarliy start.

Tiny
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  • 1995 BUICK REGAL
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
I have a Buick Regal, and I recently had to replace the battery. After I did so I started the car up to find out that it would quickly die. The engine would run for maybe 1-2 seconds before it would just shut its self off. I wonder if it is a Fuel Pump issue or if there is something else that I may need to check out. Thanks for your time. Also do you think that changing the battery could have something to do with it?
Monday, June 30th, 2008 AT 9:45 PM

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Tiny
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Could be a fuel pressure issue, or even a alternator issue, I'll send you some links to help you test these out.
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Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 AT 12:10 AM
Tiny
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https://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_video/test_fuel_injection_pressure.htm
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Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 AT 12:11 AM
Tiny
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https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/test_alternator.htm
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Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 AT 12:11 AM
Tiny
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I would also check the mass airflow sensor and make sure you have a clean air filter and breather
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Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 AT 12:12 AM

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