2001 Toyota Celica Maintenance Question

I can start the car but it shuts off after starting, If I hold the gas pedal down the car still runs but as soon as I let off the gas the car stops running. What is wrong with my 2001 Toyota Celica?

Posted Mar 6th by Samantha the owner of a Toyota Celica 2001 Toyota Celica, car shuts off after starting, still run when you give it gas, gas,

Answers from the Automotive Experts

Samantha, Your idle air control valve may have excessive carbon build up on the head of the sensor and needs cleaning to ensure that it is the problem. Then replace your IAC valve and air filter.

⟩ Answered on Mar 6th, 2014 by Amanda J. Pierce, MBA "AJ", Certified Mechanic at VIGOR Alaska Industrial Shipyard

Could be a clogged fuel filter, a bad fuel pump or clogged injectors. Need to go to the car doctor.

⟩ Answered on Mar 6th, 2014 by Barb Petrey, President - DBK Enterprises Inc at Jiffy Lube

If the battery's charge got to low, or the battery was replaced, the vehicle may just need an idle relearn. This can be done with out a factory equivalent software by holding the gas pedal down slightly (just enough to keep the engine from stalling) for up to 10 minutes. An intake leak, MAF sensor, or dirty throttle body/idle control valve can also cause this and would need to be properly diagnosed.

⟩ Answered on Mar 6th, 2014 by Helaine Kurot, Owner/Technician at 360 Automotive

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