My car starts up but after running for a few seconds it will cut off. Sometimes it continues to run but then cuts out at the stop light. the mechanic said he changed fuel Filter, pump, and line.

Asked by Gina Mar 26, 2015 at 10:03 PM about the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

He also cleaned the converter. Do you
know what the cause could be?

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TheGMGuy answered 9 years ago

Do you have a check engine light? If so, get an OBD2 scanner and read the code or codes.

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