what would make my car shut off after three or four seconds ?

Asked by Dietrich Feb 09, 2011 at 11:11 PM about the 1998 Subaru Legacy GT Wagon AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

It starts and idles fine for three to five
seconds than shuts off.fuel pressure seems
fine when tested with gage - 27-34 psi

4 Answers

papa answered 13 years ago

bad TPS,throttle position sensor,IAC,idle air control may need cleaning,both are on throtle body.you may need to replace the fuel filter,air filter also.

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Nick answered 13 years ago

it's most likely the IAC but it could also be your intake flow sensor (MAF or MAP)

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