it starts but will not stay on?

2003 JEEP LIBERTY
114,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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AUNTDREISME
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I have a 2003 jeep liberty bought it 27 days ago, it starts but will not stay on...does not idle what could this be?
Dec 10, 2010 at 4:46 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test the idle air control valve, EGR valve and throttle position sensor-also check the fuel pressure
Dec 10, 2010 at 5:28 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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It sounds like you have a vacuum leak, test the engine when it is cold only. Here are two guides to help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Please go over these guides and report back.
Dec 10, 2010 at 5:44 AM
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