1996 Saturn Stalls When Accelerating

1996 SATURN
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BMARCUS672
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My car stalls sometimes whenever i press the gas when I've been waiting at a light or just sitting in drive. sometimes it cuts off, and i have to restart my car. what could it be?

thank you
Apr 20, 2006 at 3:48 PM
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PEPPERMRJ
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How many miles? Could just need a tune-up. Plugs, wires, PCV valve and the like. Also could use a good cleaning of the throttle body, IAC valve, and EGR valve.

Some other possible issues with the SOHC engine are leaking intake manifold gaskets (vacuum leaks) and cracks in the cylinder head casting.

Try the tune-up first. :)
Apr 22, 2006 at 10:09 AM
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Suggested Repair

Start with a tune-up including plugs, wires, and the PCV valve, and clean the throttle body, IAC valve, and EGR valve. If stalling continues, check for intake manifold gasket vacuum leaks and possible cylinder head cracks on the SOHC engine.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1996 Saturn says the engine sometimes stalls when the gas pedal is pressed after waiting at a light or sitting in drive, and it may need to be restarted. The expert recommends trying a tune-up and cleaning the throttle body, IAC, and EGR first, while also noting possible intake manifold gasket leaks or cylinder head cracks on the SOHC engine.

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