1997 Chevy Cavalier Idles roughly at complete stop

1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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HELPMEIMLOSTHERE
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My 97 cavalier is having quite a few problems. The most important thing is that at a complete stop the car shakes and sounds as if it is misfiring. I am not sure as to what may be causing this. Also when put on a diagnostic computer it didnt read anything. The MAF and O2 sensors are brand new. Have tried pelacing plugs and wires. PLEASE HELP. this is as close as i could get to describing the problem, wiothout you being here personally. THANKS
Dec 18, 2007 at 11:25 AM
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BLACKOP555
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check and clean the throttle body and IAC. also try some fuel additives to clean the injectors.
Dec 18, 2007 at 11:41 AM
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HELPMEIMLOSTHERE
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What is an IAC?
Dec 19, 2007 at 4:54 AM
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BLACKOP555
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IAC is the Idle Air controll sensor. it sets the idle for the car by controlling the amount of air entering the engine, settign the idle. it is located on the side of the Throttle body.
Dec 19, 2007 at 8:11 AM
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