my 97 GTP wont stay running

ignition wires need checking from under the dash to the steering column. no trouble codes?

Check the ignition key.If it has PK3 on the "shank" then you"ll have to make sure the key is still programmed to your car.The key has a chip in the head.If this is the case a GM dealer can program the key.

The problem was a resistor. In the fuse panel under the hood there are 2 resistors for the fuel. switch them between each other and if that doesn't work, behind the fuse panel is 2 more resistors. On my car it was the 2 resistors behind that caused the problem.

Good to know.Thanks for the info.

check resitors in fuse box,should be 2 of them,one or both has to do with fuel supply.

probably need to change mass air flow sensor thats what my 1997 grand prix did & i had to replace that sensor

88951182 RESISTOR KIT. Fuel Pump RESISTOR KIT,F/PMP(ALSO USE T/W 12345382 COMPOUND). Required: 01For: W 3.8-1(L67) (1997-2000) (1997 - 1997).

Yeah what CRAZYC said. On the 3.8L Supercharged GTP there is a fuel pump resistor that runs it on low speed. The reason the car will start is because the fuel pump runs at high speed until the car is at idle and high speed also is used for passing. Located up in the passenger fender by the battery. The replacement kit will require you to relocate it on the firewall per GM instructions.

i can keep it running if i feather the pedal.im going to seperate the cat convert.sounds and feels like its clogged.the person that had it before me drove it hard.

@guru... be sure to change the thermostat too incase the cat was ran on a bad thermostat. it could cause that cat to collapse.