Q: Car starts then dies.
My car starts fine.all the electrical stuff like lights and radio still works.however,when it starts it dies either automatically or in a couple seconds.if I push the gas pedal it will stay running until I let off,then it will die automatically or after a few seconds.I have changed the fuel filter and the idle air control valve,and have no more ideas.I have had the car for a few months and drive it regularly and when it ran it was perfect until now.
My car has 100000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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