1987 Chrysler Le Baron Thinking About Buying Baron Start Runs 5 Minutes Keep

1987 CHRYSLER LE BARON
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Im thinking about buying a 1987 chrysler le baron, when i go to start it,it runs for about 5 minutes and i have to keep pumping the gas to keep running but when i let my foot off of the gas pedal it shuts off. what could be the problem?
Jan 31, 2013 at 11:55 PM
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Battery was disconnected or run dead. Go out and drive on the highway, warmed up, then coast for at least seven seconds without touching the pedals.
Feb 1, 2013 at 12:03 AM
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