Sometimes when you start car it just shuts off,need to give a shot of gas to get going.What would cause this?

Asked by Daoneby Aug 24, 2017 at 12:27 PM about the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

service engine light is on

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Guru9FSV8 answered 7 years ago

Yes fuel related if it keeps going when you spray any fuel related item in intake. Check fuel pressure and get codes read. Could be anything on the fuel system. Injector, harness...etc

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