My car will start fine but will but back off after three or four seconds

Asked by Scott Jul 21, 2013 at 10:20 AM about the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix

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Will it stay running if you lightly keep your foot on the accelerator pedal and only go dead when at an idle? If so I would suspect your idle air control valve is either dirty or needs replacing.

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