Engine shut off

Tiny
KENANBROWN
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  • 2002 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
  • 3.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 125,200 MILES
When starting my car, it cuts off unless I accelerate on start. After I do that it stays on fine. What could that possibly be?
Monday, February 26th, 2018 AT 4:23 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

This sounds like a dirty IAC motor which will cause the problem you are describing. Here is a guide to help us get the problem fixed:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-idle-speed-control-motor-iac

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

Please run down these guides and report back.

Cheers, Ken

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Wednesday, February 28th, 2018 AT 10:57 AM

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