Starts but shuts off right away.

Asked by GuruBXDN4 Dec 22, 2018 at 03:42 PM about the 1988 Buick Riviera Coupe FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Does the engine idle when started, or does it run until you press the accelerator? If your answer is yes, then I suggest you check the fuel pressure to try and determine if your problem lies with a bad fuel pump or inline fuel filter.

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