1997 Pontiac Sunfire runs ruff at idle

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CSSPY009
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Engine Mechanical problem
1997 Pontiac Sunfire 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic
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engine sputters as if the mass air flow sensor was going bad. Car doesn't have one. on the trottle body next to the butterfly is a round hole about the size of a nickle, when I spray mass air flow sensor cleaner in the hole and wait for it to evaporate the car runs fine for about 30 minutes. afterwards it starts to sputter again.
May 6, 2008 at 4:03 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Try cleaning out the idle air control valve
May 6, 2008 at 5:13 AM
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