If a car starts and idles but does not accelerate can be numerous problems such as a malfunctioning throttle position sensor, fuel regulator, Manifold Airflow sensor or vacuum leak. A diagnostics test will reveal what is malfunctioning and needs to be repaired.
If it is missing it is probaly a coil pack
Need to know year and type of car including what motor please.
Probably an alternator.
Check the air filter, it's probably clogged.
A vacuum leak is one possibility. More info on the vehicle would help.
my car starts every now and again, but when it does start it turns off and then it backfires. i dont know if it is the fuel pump or the sparkplugs or both, please help me find the problem.
My 1990 idles at about 850 and with the ac on 1100
Please elaborate your question.
it should after it's started
Answer 1IAC-Idle air control... Have fun! Easy!check the computer box or a bad vaccum hoses.
Problem: 1982 mercury Solution: take to junk yard
vacuum leak.