1997 Chevy Malibu Starting Issues

1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU
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ASHBUNNY
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Shakes or Wobbles problem
1997 Chevy Malibu 6 cyl Automatic

When I start my car it shakes kinda loudly and shuts off after about 10 seconds. What could be the reason this is happening?
Aug 23, 2009 at 6:04 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Try cleaning out the idle air control valve and go from there.
Aug 23, 2009 at 6:51 PM
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