99 Sierra turns over but wont start

Tiny
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5.4L V8 98K Mi. We have fuel pressure, and spark. But this truck has always intermittently sported a 'Security' light on the message center. Didnt seem to effect anything.
But last time this happened, we used a different key - and the problem went away (still had intermittent security lights tho).
Right now it just acts like it starts, but then sounds fuel starved and dies.
I used to like this truck.
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Thursday, August 16th, 2007 AT 9:59 AM

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Tiny
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I would start by checking for codes, in the event that it is an anti-theft mal-function.

IS the fuel pressure in specification, as it is critical; not just present?
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Thursday, August 16th, 2007 AT 10:10 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for your reply.

Yes 60psi.

Also, after beating on it for about 30 minutes, I walked away - and an observer said the alarm turned on for about a minute then shut off. I dont think I had the fob in my pocket - and that is the only time it has done that that I know of.
Also, this does not use a chip key.
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Thursday, August 16th, 2007 AT 11:01 AM
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It's going to be a time bomb waiting to not start at a later date if you don't address it I would think.
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Thursday, August 16th, 2007 AT 7:58 PM
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Thursday, August 16th, 2007 AT 8:03 PM

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