1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Stalling

1996 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
97,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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I recently purchased a 96 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS w/97k miles. When I start the car it will idle very rough for 2-3 seconds then shut off. It will continue to do this unless I give it gas and keep the rpms around 1k for a few seconds. After this happens though, if I pull up to a stop sign, light, or some other reason have to slow down shortly after starting, it will stall again. Once out driving for a few mintues though, it's fine. Any advice?
Apr 12, 2008 at 2:19 PM
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What liter engine do you have?

I just ran into a similiar mitsuibishi with this symptom.
Apr 13, 2008 at 2:37 AM
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It's a 2.0L
Apr 13, 2008 at 3:00 AM
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The one we worked on was a 1.5, turned out to be a map sensor.

Start off by checking the codes in the computer to get some direction to go in.
Apr 14, 2008 at 12:42 AM
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