Car starts but turns off it will stay on if I press gas pedal

Tiny
RJ198012
  • MEMBER
  • 1991 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
  • 220,000 MILES
It starts then turns of and check engine light comes on then I started it again and gave it gas it stays on but when let go of gas it shuts off. I thought it was out of gas cause it was low so I added 2 gallons and same problem
Monday, September 26th, 2011 AT 1:53 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,724 POSTS
Check to make sure there are no vacuum leaks on the engine and check the idle air control valve. NOTE: If the check engine light is on with the engine running, then there will be a trouble code stored in the computer. Have a parts store scan the computer for you. Most will do it for free.
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Monday, September 26th, 2011 AT 2:34 AM

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