Thread: Need Help with '98 gtp starting then shutting off after seconds.

no I don't think it's that, I had tried that already because i used to have to do that for my mitsubishi. plus it starts up it just dies quickly afterwards

Edit: I also don't have a check engine light on if that is going to make a difference when it comes to the problem.

Originally Posted by ryanroos

no I don't think it's that, I had tried that already because i used to have to do that for my mitsubishi. plus it starts up it just dies quickly afterwards

Edit: I also don't have a check engine light on if that is going to make a difference when it comes to the problem.

Mine does have the CEL but it's for something else. I still have it after I fixed my starting problem. Do yourself a favor and try cleaning the MAF assembly and the throttle body.... It takes about 30 minutes, costs less than $10 (for the MAF cleaner), and it will eliminate a future problem as this "gumming up" issue seems to be prominent in these vehicles from what I can see. Of course, it may be a hundred other things, but start with the cheap stuff first. No use PI$$ING away your hard earned cash, right? Make sure you come back and post what eventually fixes the problem. You could help out countless other GP owners in the future.