What could make a car start idle and shake and then it turn off?

1999 GMC JIMMY
167,579 MILES
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NINETTE75
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If the fuel pump is working and the fuel filter is fine what else could make car start idle and shake and then it turn off?
Sep 30, 2022 at 10:11 AM
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This could be the IAC motor, vacuum leak, bad spider injector, weak fuel pump. bad PCM for starters. Let's start by running the codes this guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Will it run on starting fluid? This can tell you if the fuel pump is bad or a bad spider injector.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-not-running-advanced

Please go over these guides and report back.
Sep 30, 2022 at 11:35 AM
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