1997 Geo Metro car won't stay running

18,300 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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COOLCUKES
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For a while i Had to keep my foot on the gas to make the car start, it was sluggish but it would start and idle high because i left my foot on the gas. now it won't stay running, it will turn over then stop. now i put it in neutral put my foot on the brake and gas at the same time to get it to start. can you help
Feb 9, 2008 at 9:39 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the idle air control valve, EGR valve and the throttle position sensor.
Feb 9, 2008 at 11:40 AM
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