1992 Pontiac Bonneville car wont stay running

Tiny
BILLY BOB23232323
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  • 1992 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 220,344 MILES
I have been stumped with this problem I can start the car with no problem it starts smooth then can drive about 5-8 miles then it just dies no clunking or sputtering just dies I wait about 15 top 20 minutes then I can restart then the same thing happens changed the coil pak the ignition module the fuel pump plugs wires cant figure it out please help
Sunday, October 24th, 2010 AT 2:48 PM

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Tiny
JDL
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When it stalls, have a helper crank it, while you visually check for spark at the plugs. If you have spark everywhere, use a gage and check fuel pressure. Also, is there an injector pulse? No injector pulse, I look for the rpm signal, comes from the crank sensor.
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