Q: Starts then dies

asked by on February 22, 2017

I was told an oil pressure sensor but that only controls so much on my vehicle. I have a 92 camaro tbi injected. The car starts then dies. It has a new pump and regulator and relay and filter. All new igniton components could it be that sensor. Or anything else?
My car has an automatic transmission.

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