1999 Saturn SL Car dies upon starting

1999 SATURN
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALUCARD23
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Replaced fuel filter, spark plugs, air filter, and regular oil changes. When I start the car it will rev high than die within a second unless I give it gas for about 2-5 seconds. Once this initial startup is done the car idles and runs fine usually. Sometimes after giving it gas from being stopped at a stop light it will stall briefly, <1 second. If I let the car die upon startup the only way to start it again is to hold the gas pedal all the way down while turning the car over. Any help/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Mar 16, 2008 at 1:41 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test the idle air control valve and throttle position sensor-
Mar 16, 2008 at 2:08 AM
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