will not idle when temp outside is cold

2001 SATURN SL2
180,000 MILES
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LWC1958
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starts fair in warm whether but will not stay running unless you keep idle above 3000 rpms when it is cold?
Dec 19, 2011 at 8:18 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Do you have any codes?Have you checked the coolant temp sensor yetqnd connector?
Dec 19, 2011 at 9:15 PM
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