Stalls at stop

NICK CHIZO

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1997 SATURN SW2
1.9L
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
114,000 MILES

Stalling issue at stop, replaced injectors, ECTS air idle control, TPS, coil packs. Cleaned throttle body and replaced intake manifold gasket. Still stalls at stop and stutters when you take foot off gas at highway speed. Codes are clear.

Tuesday, June 27th, 2017 AT 6:03 PM

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KEN L

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Hello,

I would start with the spark plugs which can cause the problem. Here is a guide that can help you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-spark-plugs

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Please let us know what happens, we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken

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Friday, June 30th, 2017 AT 11:58 AM

NICK CHIZO

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Spark plugs are new and the trans is an automatic

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Friday, June 30th, 2017 AT 12:00 PM

KEN L

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Sorry about that, lets check the engine for a vacuum leak which would cause the problem are are describing.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Please let us know what happens.

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Sunday, July 2nd, 2017 AT 6:30 PM

NICK CHIZO

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Changed intake manifold gasket, no change

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Sunday, July 2nd, 2017 AT 7:35 PM

KEN L

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I am wondering if the MAF needs replacement becasue of the sensor being a little off but not enough to create a code which is common.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-mass-air-flow-sensor-maf

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken