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1996 Pontiac Grand Am shuts off right after it starts up

Tiny
BOILERMAKERNOV2008
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  • 1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 85,000 MILES
I replaced the key ignation on my grand am. Now when I start it up, it will start up just fine and shuts off 2 seconds later. I dont know what to do?
Saturday, March 13th, 2010 AT 1:26 PM

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Tiny
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First thing you should do is clean the throttle plate and throttle body, if this doesnt help then you'll need to test for fuel pressure and spark
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Saturday, March 13th, 2010 AT 2:48 PM
Tiny
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https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm
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Saturday, March 13th, 2010 AT 2:49 PM
Tiny
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https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_test_an_ignition_system.htm
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Saturday, March 13th, 2010 AT 2:50 PM
Tiny
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Get back to me with your findings
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Saturday, March 13th, 2010 AT 2:50 PM

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