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Car Starts, Idles, then Dies


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Pjamasam
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Jul 10, 2017, 8:10 PM

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I drive a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant (v6). I recently purchased an after market radio because my current one had issues with the volume control. I decided to install the new one myself to save some money. I got the set up to work, unplugged everything and reassembled my dash with the new stereo. I turned on the car and my stereo didn't turn on. I blew a fuse on the car and replaced it. The radio no longer works but power was restored to the car. However, when I turn on the car it will start idk then immediately die. I have tried multiple fixes like holding the idle manually for a few minutes and disconnecting and reconnecting the battery. I'm at my wits end and unsure what I need to do to fix this.


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Sidom
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Jul 10, 2017, 9:40 PM

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Sounds like you have a dirty throttle body......Get some throttle body cleaner, a little brush and rag......Take the intake hose off, open the throttle plate and clean it out......should idle after that


Discretesignals
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Jul 11, 2017, 9:25 AM

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Does it stay running if you feather the throttle?

Maybe you should check all your fuses related to the engine management system.





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