My friend has a 98 contour and can't seem to get it running. When she starts the car it revs up then settles, then revs and drops. Finally the motor cuts off and still can't get it started. Any suggestions? I had s simular problem when my MAF went out. HELP!!!!

Pacific Green 96 Mystique 17" TSW Wheels Nitto Tires Sony Xplod System (the new G5 series) SVT Exhaust minus the Resonator Eibach Lowering Springs