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Car died on my, hard to start, dies when i give it gas?

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Old Jun 21, 2016 | 07:48 PM
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Default Car died on my, hard to start, dies when i give it gas?

Hi all, before you ask, yes i searched, didn't find anything much of help other than what i did already and my car 2003 350z auto.
Car died on me driving home from work. It takes a few tries to start her, and when i do if i give her any gas she will die on me.

I went ahead and changed out both Cam position sensors and it didnt help.

I have NO CEL, i unplugged the maf while it was running to see and she died the moment i unplugged her so i can rule her out.

When i get the car running i can unplug the Cam pos sensor (driver side) and it keeps running the same way it does when its plugged in...so im guess maybe that sensor plug on the harness is bad? Or is this typical once the car is on?

Id appreciate any help guys.
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Old Jun 22, 2016 | 11:55 AM
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Check your fuel pressure. Could be a bad fuel pump.
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Old Jun 22, 2016 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by zakmartin
Check your fuel pressure. Could be a bad fuel pump.
Whats the best way to test fuel pressure on our cars?
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Old Jun 22, 2016 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by James Schroeder
Whats the best way to test fuel pressure on our cars?
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+check+fu...e%3Amy350z.com
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Old Jun 22, 2016 | 02:44 PM
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Unhooked my fuel pressure reg, turned the key and fuel came out, seems to be at a decent pressure when trying to start the car.....not fp i guess.

I also unhooked my intake and turned the key and had my wife press the gas to verify the throttle body is opening and closing properly...still not damn cel!!!
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Old Jun 23, 2016 | 02:10 PM
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Have you checked for vacuum leaks?
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