When cold engine revs high and shuts off

Tiny
GARYT3978
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  • 2005 OPEL ASTRA
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 11,289 MILES
When starting the car and the engine is cold it idles normal and revs up to 2,000 rpm's then shuts off but when engine is hot it drives like normal.
Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019 AT 2:03 AM

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Tiny
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It sounds like you may need to service the throttle bore or have a coolant sensor not working correctly. To be sure lets run the codes to see whats comes up. here is a guide:

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

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Thursday, July 4th, 2019 AT 2:23 PM

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