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1998 Saturn Sedan Car stalls when letting go of gas.

Tiny
MIKEDAR123
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1998 Saturn Sedan 4 cyl Automatic 101056 miles

I went to start my car and it is stalls unless I hold my foot on the gas pedal. It was running fine before. Any clues as to whats going on?
Thursday, March 4th, 2010 AT 2:32 PM

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Tiny
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Is there a check engine light on?
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Thursday, March 4th, 2010 AT 2:40 PM
Tiny
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No check engine light on or anything it was driving like it usually does before this happened.
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Thursday, March 4th, 2010 AT 2:49 PM
Tiny
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I think the idle air control valve is dirty and or the throttlebody is dirty and needs to be cleaned, lubricate the linkage while your at it
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Thursday, March 4th, 2010 AT 4:20 PM

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