2002 Cadillac El Dorado cadillac eldorado etc

2002 CADILLAC ELDORADO
159,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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HELAWSO
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When I turn the key to crank it, if you press the gas a lilltle it will start for about 3 seconds, but when you let your foot the gas the motor turns off, what do you think it is?
Jan 31, 2009 at 5:50 PM
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JNOVACK
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check the Throttle Position Sensor and the crankshaft position and the camshaft position sensors
Jan 31, 2009 at 5:58 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Hello
Thanks for the donation.

Sounds like you have an issue with the fuel system. This could be a number of things so I suggest start troubleshooting with inspecting your air filter, vacuum hoses, and fuel filter. If any of these components are damaged/clogged it will restrict fuel and vacuum to engine causing engine to stall out. If all of these are OK, check fuel pressure at rail to ensure fuel pump is pumping proper PSI.

Post results and I will follow up.


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Jan 31, 2009 at 5:59 PM