My car starts but turns off? It'll stay on if fuel pedal is pressed down slightly. What could be the problem?

Asked by Miguel Jul 14, 2015 at 01:20 AM about the 2003 Cadillac DeVille Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Sounds like a bad mass air flow sensor.is your check engine light on if so go to your local auto part store and get it scanned for free.

Mine is doing the same thing no maf or mas has come on I’m not sure but the car will run for 10mins then just shut off

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