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Question: Periodically starts and dies.

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Spotty, 4.0L V6, West Jordan, UT, April 10, 2011, 09:30
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Occasionally with the engine warm, it will start and immediately die. If moved backward in neutral, about one truck length, or if left sitting 2-3 hours, it will start rite up and run great. Happens with no warning. Have replaced the fuel filter, pump relay and TPS. Bewildered...

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    Brian Glastetter April 10, 2011, 20:49
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    Put a fuel pressure gauge on the vehicle when it acts up. Sounds like a classic fuel pump failure.

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    Visitor, April 11, 2011, 18:50

    Fuel pressure is 40 psi. Funny how it starts-up and runs great if moved backwards a truck length or so. Good thought Brian, thank you for your input.

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