2002 Saturn Sl1 Put Car Gear Idle 2 Rpms Already Replaced Air Control Vave Could

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JADALIN23
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when i put my car in gear the idle goes up to 2 rpms already replaced the idle air control vave what could it be
Nov 22, 2012 at 9:11 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Have you checked for vacuum leaks?Those 2000-2002 single cam engines are known for leaking vacuum around the number one intake port because of miss installed intake manifold gaskets from the factory.Also hav you checked the coolant temp sensor yet?
Nov 22, 2012 at 9:31 AM
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JADALIN23
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would it have anything to do withe the transmission because as soon as i take it out of park the idle jumps up between 1 and 2 and it idles at or below 1 when in par but i will check for vacum leaks
Nov 22, 2012 at 9:37 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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So even in neutral it idles that high?Lets try this remove the negative battery cable for a couple of mins then out it back on.Let me know if that corrects the corrects the idle.
Nov 22, 2012 at 10:03 AM
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JADALIN23
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that seems to have fixed the problem thank you
Nov 23, 2012 at 7:22 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Your welcome that's what were here for hope you have a very happy holidays.
Nov 23, 2012 at 8:08 AM
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