1995 Nissan 240SX Car won't hold idle

1995 NISSAN 240SX
155,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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ACHEW
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When I try to start my car, it starts then just dies right after. If I hold the gas it will run, as soon a I let off it automaticaly dies. I could drive it like that, but once I let off the gas rpm meter just drops, and car stalls. I can smell gas when I stand next to it after trying to start it. I'm goin to guess it would be the MAF, O2, or the fuel filter.

Thanks!
Apr 10, 2008 at 8:03 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Do you have a check engine light and when was the last major tune-up?

Guessing is not gonna work its gonna cost more-you have to conduct tests to rule things out. My suggestions are check the fuel pressure then try the auxilliary air contol valve/throttle position sensor/EGR valve/PCV valve.

Do you have a repair manual?
Apr 10, 2008 at 11:14 PM
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[quote:4f87378132="rasmataz"]Do you have a check engine light and when was the last major tune-up?

Guessing is not gonna work its gonna cost more-you have to conduct tests to rule things out. My suggestions are check the fuel pressure then try the auxilliary air contol valve/throttle position sensor/EGR valve/PCV valve.

Do you have a repair manual?[/quote:4f87378132]

Yes, I do have a engine light.I just bought the car, and now all hell broke lose. I don't have a manual unfortunatly
Apr 11, 2008 at 11:23 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Test the components as suggested and comeback with some results-You need a book to tackle this problem could be a nightmare-
Apr 11, 2008 at 12:06 PM