car running bad

2001 MERCURY SABLE
155,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NORTON324
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my car starts******** and sputtering when first started in the morning.. Feels like slow fuel pick up
Jan 30, 2011 at 10:08 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Do you have a check engine light and when was the last tune-up??

Clean out the idle air control valve and the MAF sensor with an electronic cleaner CRC and test the throttle position sensor-
Jan 30, 2011 at 10:13 AM
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NORTON324
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I will do that!! Thank you for your help!!
Jan 30, 2011 at 10:16 AM
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