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My car starts but shuts right back down

Tiny
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  • 1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 42,000 MILES
My car starts but shuts right back down. What could be the problem?
Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 AT 12:01 AM

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Tiny
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Check the fuel pressure and test the coolant temperature sensor and clean the idle air control valve and see what happens: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls
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Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 AT 12:32 AM
Tiny
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Have you checked for codes and actual fuel pressure?
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Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 AT 12:33 AM

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