Hot start problem?

ptr85

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I have a 96 Grand Am GT. She starts up like a pro the first time, but after I drive her for a little bit and turn her off (like at the supermarket) and I try to start her again, she just doesn't want to start. I'll turn the key in the ignition, hear the engine begin to start, and after a second or two the tachometer drops to zero and the engine shuts off. It can sometimes take several tries to get the engine running. One thing I do that seems to help sometimes is: As I turn the key in the ignition, and it sounds like the engine is starting, I will slightly press down on the gas pedal for several seconds, and sometimes that will get the engine running.

Anyone have any ideas on what the problem might be?
 
Have you checked fuel pressure?
Have you checked the fuel pressure regulator for leaking into the vacuum line?
 
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