car starts then sputters and die

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car starts then sputters and die

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I recently had this problem where the car starts for a second and then the engine sputters and die. I've already change the fuel filter and icm. The problem remains the same. Ne ideas on what's going on?
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I just ran the car with the MAF unplugged and it ran better than when i plugged it back in. Is that the problem???
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If it idled without the maf plugged in, that's likely your issue. Are you getting any codes or.check engine lights when the car dies?
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yea but i had the light on regardless because of a wheel sensor issue
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Re: car starts then sputters and die

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it's not the maf....i put a new one in and the same problem. if i keep hiting the gas it stays on but as soon as i let the gas go it cuts off
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