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  1. #1 Car starts, but stalls 
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    I have the 3.1L in my 02 grand prix. It starts up, but unless I hold the gas pedal down it stalls. When it stalls sometimes it pops and smokes a little out the air filter. Anyone have any idea what that could be? TPS sensor, MAP, and IAC are all brand new.
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    Anyone?
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    Unplug the MAF sensor and see what happens. If it runs "better" then your MAF is bad. Also, scanned for codes yet?

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    only code is cat but i dont have one. never have.

    Ill try the maf tomorrow.
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    also you can unplug your o2 sensor and see if it runs any better. just ruling out options lol
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    Check fuel pressure?
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    Fuel pressures fine. Got an EGR valve from a buddy, so I am going to try swapping that for a laugh. My plugs didn't look the best so im puttin new ones in too.
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    I have the same issue too, however, I am fearing a cracked block., my car starts, runs for a few seconds.. then dies, buddy that got the car to start discovered a puddle of water underneath my car.. a pretty good sized one.
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    Try unplugging the MAF and starting.
    I just had a loose MAF connection with the same issue - was not firmly plugged in, so caused stalls.
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