my car wont start

Asked by Mackenzie Jan 19, 2012 at 02:15 PM about the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire 2 Dr GT Coupe

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i replace the headgasket an timing an the fuelpump an fillter an it wont start unless you have your foot on the gas an the key all the way on

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Larry answered 12 years ago

I would check the iac valve and maybe the throttle position sensor.

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aamcomerriam answered 12 years ago

Also check the Mass air flow sensor if equipped on your car, the Crank sensor when going bad also can cause this.

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