2000 Hyundai Elantra Engine Sputtering

2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ONMYOWN828
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Replaced battery.

If I depress the gas pedal while starting the car the car sputters to start. Take foot off gas, car starts with much less difficulty.
Sep 6, 2009 at 9:00 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It is normal to start a fuel injected vehicle without touching the gas. That is how it should be done.
Sep 28, 2009 at 10:06 AM