05 Grand Am ~ Sporadic Starting issues

[BrandeeHardy]

I have had this car for 7 years, it has 206,000 miles on it. I changed the fuel pump a year ago, the fuel filter 3 months ago and here is what it is still doing.

First, it only happens when it has been running for a while, and it is very sporadic when it happens! I will start the car, it revs up and then dies.
When it does this, if I keep my foot on the accelerator and keep it revved up for several minutes, it will finally stay running and idle just fine.

The service "engine soon light" comes on, will go out occasionally and sometimes while driving down the road, it will blink several times. The car runs fine once started. I am trying to get an idea before I take it to my mechanic on what might be the issue so he doesn't start trying to replace unnecessary parts and running up the bill.

Thanks ya'll!

 

[Zimgxp]

Have thse codes scanned and tell us what they are. A flashing cel indicates a missfire that will damage the converter

 

[BrandeeHardy]

I have an appt. next week, will let ya know how it turns out!

 

[BrandeeHardy]

Got it fixed ~ I hope!

Took it to the shop, they ran it on their computer, replaced plugs, wires, #1/#4 coil pack and now it runs great! They said if it still had issues, we might have had to replace the #1 fuel injector which was 115 bucks! So thankfully ~ All is good!

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[melsg5]

glad it worked out for you