Aite my girlfriend has a 2000 that was given to her by her sister. The car has 59,XXX on the car and sometimes when it is started it will die right away. Her sister told her about this problem and she said you have to rev the motor for about couple of mins and it would be fine. The mantaince light is flashing but does anyone know what is wrong with the car ??

 

while it's finally running, if you wiggle the key will it shut off again?
also is this a V6 or a 4 cyl?

 

no it just dies right at start up and it turns off but when u turn it on again u have to step on the gas and rev it for like 5 minz and then it would be fine but yea its a v6 couple automatic

 

Did she do any maintence to the car? Check the connections to the battery and air filter see if its clogged.

 

After starting it, hold the ignition key back a bit and do not let it return to its normal position -- just enough so the starter does not grind. Did that prevent a stall? If it did, you have a defective ignition switch -- the ELECTRICAL part behind ignition key.

It's not too difficult to replace.

 

umm she does know anything about the car

 

havent tried that yet but i give it a try tomrrow and tell u wut happens