Starts but does not stay running?

Tiny
R WHITCHER
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  • 1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO
  • 2.3L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Van starts every time and be shuts off immediately.
Saturday, August 21st, 2021 AT 10:03 PM

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Tiny
DANNY L
  • MECHANIC
  • 5,648 POSTS
Hello, I'm Danny.

Are you having the security light flashing on the dash? Here is a security system-anti theft system reset to try first:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

The best thing to do is perform a check engine light diagnostic test . Here is a tutorial showing how to perform a check engine light code test:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

After performing this get back to us with any code information and we can the properly diagnose the issue on your car. You might want to perform a fuel pressure test to rule out a weak or failing fuel pump. Here is a tutorial showing how to test fuel pressure:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

The fuel pressure specification on your Astro van is 60-66 PSI with the key on-engine off. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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