2007 Saturn Vue Idle Issue

KESHA1986

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2007 SATURN VUE
2WD
AUTOMATIC
161,000 MILES

I recently had work done on my saturn. It seemed to be running fine, but when I went to pull in my driveway the vehicle starting sputtering and losing power. Now it didn't fully die. Also when I get on the interstate between 65 and 70 the engine sputters then also. I got the vehicle less than a month ago and really love it, except for the mechanical issues I'm having now.

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Has the check engine light come on? Have you checked for vacuum leaks, fuel pump pressure, or the idle air control valve?

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Thursday, July 30th, 2015 AT 8:48 PM

KESHA1986

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The check engine light has not come on, and I took it to a service center here and they said all test came back good. I had to change the top o2 sensor and the exhaust manifold and I also have to change the muffler and my camshaft seems to be shaky. I dont know how to test the idle air control valve

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Thursday, July 30th, 2015 AT 8:53 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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The IAC is really only responsible for idling. You mentioned that the car also stumbles at highway speeds. Have you already replaced the O2 sensor?

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Thursday, July 30th, 2015 AT 9:04 PM

KESHA1986

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Yes we replaced the top o2 sensor with a direct fitted one

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Friday, July 31st, 2015 AT 7:33 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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I have to be honest, it will become a guessing game at this point which can end up costing much more that is needed to be spent. Do you have access to a real time scanner that you could watch to see how sensors are reacting as the vehicle is running and having issues?