Engine shut off

2002 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
125,200 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KENANBROWN
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When starting my car, it cuts off unless i accelerate on start. After I do that it stays on fine. What could that possibly be?
Feb 26, 2018 at 4:23 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

This sounds like a dirty IAC motor which will cause the problem you are describing. Here is a guide to help us get the problem fixed:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-idle-speed-control-motor-iac

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

Please run down these guides and report back.

Cheers, Ken

Feb 28, 2018 at 10:57 AM
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