2004 Saturn Vue Keeps Stalling Put Into Gear Unless Let Heat About 15 Minutes

2004 SATURN VUE
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My 2004 Saturn Vue keeps stalling when put into gear unless I let it heat up for about 15 minutes. When I first start the car it vibrates then it calms down after a few seconds. Any ideas?
Nov 28, 2012 at 9:50 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Hello, it sounds like you have a vacuum leak here is a guide to help you find it

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers
Nov 29, 2012 at 12:53 AM
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Big ol vacuum leak from the brake booster hose all fixed now thanks for the guides they are great.
Apr 10, 2018 at 3:37 PM
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