my car starts and dies in 4to5 seconds like not getting gas

Asked by dewittcollard Feb 26, 2014 at 10:24 PM about the 2000 Cadillac DeVille DHS Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

it will start and run for 4 to 5 seconds and die like its getting no gas ,please help only way
i have to get to work

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Sounds like your Idle Air Control valve is dirty. Take off your air intake. Here's a short video on how to do it. Not the same vehicle, but they are all located in the same general area. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i82s4ZfR2js

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The TPS ( throttle position sensor) its directly under the IAC ( Idle air control Valve) I had that problem and put a used one in and now it’s starting to happen again. Good luck

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