1997 Other Saturn Models idle problems

1997 SATURN
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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CHAOTICA03
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i'm having trouble with my car not wanting to idle, it goes from running normal to sounding like a go-cart, and trying to die on me. what can be causing this? i've done an oil change, changed the spark plugs and wires, and the oxygen sensor.
Mar 22, 2008 at 5:08 PM
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Remove the coolant temperature sensor and check it for cracks. This is the first thing i look at when there are odd runnibility issues.
Mar 22, 2008 at 9:08 PM
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CHAOTICA03
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i had the cool packs changed and it has appeared to fix it.
Mar 24, 2008 at 10:41 AM
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