1994 bonneville cranks and runs but dies after time

1994 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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WYNTERSUDO
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When cranked my 1994 bonneville runs great for 30 minutes then dies and won't recrank til later....if I stop and go in somewhere and come out it won't recrank....oil pressure is good..battery is fully charged..temp is good...I've changed plugs...plug wires are mint...but won't stay running....
Jan 3, 2011 at 1:55 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Next time it refuses to start don't wait for it to make up its mind-do below immediately to determine if its fuel or spark problem

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if okay-check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,cap and rotor,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing.
Mar 14, 2011 at 6:30 AM