Why does it crank, then die as though losing prime?

SOURCE: starts then quits

Try the ignition control module located under the distributor cap $30 - $60. This is one of two parts on this truck that will cause it to not run or shut down after running for only a short time. The other is the fuel pump I think it is safe to rule that out as your problem

Harvey N Tawatao

• 3854 Answers
• Posted on Jun 26, 2009

SOURCE: 92 CAMARO Z28 5.7 TPI CRANKS IDLES, GOES DEAD

Have you tried to pull any DTC codes. Here is a link for you so you can pull some codes, but you may have a bad Ignition Control Module (ICM) it's around $40.00 at Auto Zone and they can give you the step by step instruction to replacing it with common tools. The ICM is common to go bad after a few years due to time and corrosion. It's location is under the rotor in the distributor, as it heats up if fails or any changes in the engine speed. Check the wires to make sure there are no damages. Keep me posted be glad the help. http://www.troublecodes.net/GM/

SOURCE: 1987 Chevy R10 project truck won't start

check the float on the carb is stuck shut not letting fuel in

SOURCE: 1994 Chevy Blazer problems. Car starts and runs

Have you checked the battery after it died. I would check and see if the alternator is putting anything out. If its not, then i would look into the pink and brown ignition wire that runs the alternator and gauges and such. If any problems with this wire those very things happen. Hope this helps.

SOURCE: '94 chevy camaro z28 losing power while driving,

Has this GM tech ran other diagnostics after there first repair procedure went down in flames. At this point, you need to take this vehicle back to them and have someone check this engines performance on a scanner. THAT THEY SHOULD HAVE DONE IN THE FIRST PLACE. You paid them money to do a job, and they failed, so now they owe you. Don't let them push you around either.