1997 Buick Skylark 1997 buick skylark will start up and the

1997 BUICK SKYLARK
50,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GRIZZLY1994
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I have a 1997 buick skylark that has sat up for two years and i try to start it today it has a new battery in it and it will start and then cut off (it does not have new gas) ever time i try to start it will run and then just cut off
Jun 23, 2010 at 6:09 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure with a fuel pressure gauge to rule out the fuel filter and fuel pump if okay clean out the idle air contol valve and see what happens
Jun 23, 2010 at 11:25 AM
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