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Posted on Dec 22, 2008

When I start the car, it dies when I press the accelerator

Every time I start the car it starts, but immediately dies when I press the accelerator. When I stop at a light and start to go again, it sounds like the gas isn't getting to the engine fast enough.

  • jomont162002 Dec 23, 2008

    Thanks so much. I'll give it a try. The car has to last until spring and then it's good bye to the Saturn



    Happy Holidays!

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This sounds like a mass air flow sensor problem. they make a cleaner for the m.a.f. try that first and see if your problem goes away. if not you might have to replace the m.a.f.

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