Van keep shutting down

Tiny
JL FELONY
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  • 1999 GMC SAFARI
  • 4.3L
  • AWD
  • 130,000 MILES
It is starts up no problem, you drive it for twenty minutes and it shuts down and will not start until the next day.
Monday, December 12th, 2016 AT 1:44 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hey JL,

When the engine shuts down check the fuel pressure, this is a common problem with those vans.

Here is a guide to help you fix the problem.

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

Please run this test and get back to us so we can continue helping you.

Best, Ken
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Monday, December 12th, 2016 AT 9:28 PM

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