2003 Buick Regal car won't start

2003 BUICK REGAL
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TWISTEDMUSE
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2003 Buick Regal Automatic

This morning my car would not start. I jumped the battery and after awhile I was able to start it but as soon as I released the gas it stopped. I also checked the battery connections and they are tight.
Oct 11, 2009 at 1:36 AM
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JDL
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welcome, are you saying it cranks good but won't start or it won't even crank? Is the security or theft lite flashing, when you try to start? Try a different key.
Oct 11, 2009 at 7:04 AM
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TWISTEDMUSE
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it cranks and starts but as soon as i let off on the gas it stops dead. there is no security or theft light. the car only has one key.
Oct 11, 2009 at 1:59 PM
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JDL
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If it runs off idle, but, won't idle, I'd check the idle air system. Clean the throttle-body.
Oct 12, 2009 at 1:36 AM
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