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  1. #1 car cranks but wont start unless you press accelerator 
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    Pretty much the title says it all. I replaced the fuel filter and fuel pump relays and checked for vaccum leaks. The car cranks initially but if i dont give it gas it bogs down. I crank it after it dies down and if i press the accelerator for 3 or 4 seconds it starts up with no problem. there are no problems when it is started up, in fact is runs strong. Any ideas?
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    Have the same problem with my 2004 GP. From what I can tell it's the MAF. Try unplugging it and cranking the car and it should work. If it does work then your MAF is bad. Hope it helps.
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    I had the same problem on mine but it was the Throttle Postioning Senor on my 98.
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    Did you check the IAC? Will the car idle once it is started without touching the gas? This is a possible bad IAC...
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    yeah i had the same problem on my 88 i changed the mas sensor map sensor and still had it....but after the tps was changed it fixed the problem
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    If it is the TPS when you shift into reverse you'll hear a loud clank noise.
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    I didn't in mine. It would start and then turn off with out touching anything at all. When turning on with accelerator pressed it stay on till I let go and the RPM would fall too low and engine would turn off.
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    this happened on my 98 gtp and it ended up be the fuel pump speed control sensor
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