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

131,318 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRITTNEYSHELLEY
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Car starts and then shuts off right after start up.
Sep 7, 2024 at 2:04 PM
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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.

Sep 8, 2024 at 4:46 AM
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