1997 Saturn Sl2 Car Starts Runs Well Sometimes You First Start Off Just

1997 SATURN SL2
177,000 MILES
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ANDREW K
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car starts, and runs well, but sometimes when you first start off it just stalls. if the RPM's are below 1000 it stalls, if you have 1200 or more it cruises along and high end does great. whats up with that?
Jan 31, 2013 at 7:24 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Any codes in the computer?Also you could have a bad coolant temp sensor and connector?Very common on those cars.
Jan 31, 2013 at 7:33 PM
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