Will not stay running, acts like it is not getting fuel?

Tiny
BRITTNEYSHELLEY
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  • 2014 KIA SOUL
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 131,318 MILES
Car starts and then shuts off right after start up.
Saturday, September 7th, 2024 AT 9:04 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Do you have a check engine light on? if so, we need to run the codes this guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

You could have a vacuum leak or a dirty throttle body which can both cause this kind of problem. This guide can tell you more and what to look for:

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

Here is how to service the throttle body which is a normal service item. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.

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Sunday, September 8th, 2024 AT 11:46 AM

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