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1996 Oldsmobile 88 not staying running

Tiny
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  • 1996 OLDSMOBILE 88
Engine Mechanical problem
1996 Oldsmobile 88 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

I need to know what would cause my vehicle to start and idle for a few seconds then die and thats all the vehicle does no matter what you do I can hold the gas pedal down and it will still die could this be the fuel pressure reg
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Sunday, October 4th, 2009 AT 12:09 PM

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Tiny
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Welcome, I'd use a gage and check fuel pressure. 3.8, 48--55 psi key on engine off. After you start the vehicle, the pressure will drop a little. When you kill it, the pressure should hold. How long since a tune-up? Where applicable, you might unplug the cam sensor, see if it will stay running?
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Sunday, October 4th, 2009 AT 12:32 PM

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