2000 Mitsubishi Galant Car Been Sitting Almost Year Wont Stay Running Unless

2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT
175,000 MILES
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CODYBECK1
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the car has been sitting for almost a year and wont stay running unless foot is on gas pedle. tried new spark plugs, mass air intake sensor, fuel injector cleaner and recharged battery.
Dec 2, 2012 at 11:05 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Engine Computer has to relearn "minimum throttle" before it will know when it has to be in control of idle speed. Mitsubishi and Chrysler do a lot of things the same way. To meet the conditions for the relearn to take place on Chryslers, drive at highway speed with the engine warmed up, then coast for at least seven seconds without touching the pedals.
Dec 3, 2012 at 3:49 AM
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