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1997 Saturn SC1 Repair Question


Topics covered: Vacuum leak, Intake manifold, Valve cover.
Mileage: 142,000 miles.

Asked on April 22, 2012

My car idle's at 1500 and won't slow down even when it warms up.

The code is misfire 01, I have replaced the plugs and the wires. I clear the code and it will idle fast but seems to run rough, as I accelerate it runs fine at highway speeds and when I slow down the service light comes on. The car still gets around 40 mpg. it just won't idle down.
Avatar Asked by zippy44

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Replied on April 22, 2012

check IAC and look for vacuum leaks.

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on April 22, 2012

Just to add to this one check the hose that runs from the pcv to the intake.Its a short hose that runs from the intake manifold to the valve cover.See if its colasped or has holes in it very common on that car for a damaged leaking hose.Sounds like a vacuum leak though.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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