Car suddenly died and battery and oil lights stay on. Battery and oil are fine but car won't stay running without giving it gas. Help?

SOURCE: engine drops speed when I press gas pedal

Ignition distributor caused problem. Rotor element needs replacement.

Marvin

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• Posted on Nov 19, 2008

SOURCE: 98 galant motor stalls - dies when gas is pressed

I would take a look at possiable damage to the PCM (powertrain control module)

SOURCE: 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander died and won't start back up

If it does turn over but won't start, check for fuel and spark, if not spark then check to see if the crank sensor is cover with dirt.....

SOURCE: 2000 mitsubishi eclipse dies when idling

What you have is PROBABLY a bad Idle Air Control stepper motor... if the car stays running with your foot on the gas, and only dies when you let your foot OFF the gas... or if it dies when you shift (again, cause you foot is off the gas) that is definitely the problem. The stepper motors are kind of pricey (over $300) at the dealership, but you should be able to get one from an auto parts store for 150 or so. easy as heck to replace, it has three 8MM bolts into the throttle body, just unplug it, unscrew the bolts, and put the new one in... just be sure to be careful with the new o-ring... DON'T LOSE IT! :)

Good luck!

SOURCE: 1997 Mitsubishi Galant Died

Sounds like the EGR valve is bad and is stuck in the open position.Just replace that and you should also check the catalytic converter.