What would cause car to shake when idling at a stop?

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JANETNIENHUESER
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Dirivng is ok, but when you stop at a light or a stop sign, the car will shake and slightly jerk forward. What can cause this issue?
Mar 11, 2012 at 12:05 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Do you have a check engine light and when was last tune-up

Check the idle air control valve and EGR valve
Mar 11, 2012 at 12:09 AM
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