idles low and shakes

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM
108,600 MILES
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JLBARLOW90
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I.have a 2001 pontiac grand am that idles low and shakes while in idle but does not stall or shake while driving Shakes while in idle! Low idle but stays at about 500 rpms! But does not stall and does not shake while driving. Check engine light does not come on .
Feb 27, 2012 at 7:42 PM
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HMAC300
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try cleaning the throttle plate with choke cleaner on both sides as well as iac hole. replace duct work and start, it will be hard to start see if that helps. also check for vacuum hoses off
Feb 27, 2012 at 8:37 PM
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