1993 Pontiac Grand Am

1993 PONTIAC GRAND AM
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KARENJARAMILLO
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Engine Performance problem
1993 Pontiac Grand Am 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic
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My car was dying at every stop sign. I found that a small hose (I think connected to the manifold) was completely clogged. I bought a new hose and it seemed to work fine for 2 days and now my car idle is very rough and when I turn on the air conditioner or the heater it will stall. Someone sugessted I replace the pcv valve but when I went to the auto parts store they said my car does not have one. They gave me some intake/throttle cleaner spray and it worked for that day but not any longer.
Aug 30, 2008 at 9:34 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Remove and clean the Idle Air Control valve and the throttle body where it connects.

If you put the car in diagnostic mode (short terminals A and B of the ALDL) with the IAC installed, you should hear the IAC "humming", if not the IAC is bad.
DO NOT STORT THE A&B TERMINALS WITH THE IAC REMOVED.
Aug 31, 2008 at 7:43 AM
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KARENJARAMILLO
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I just wanted to say thank you for the help. I cleaned the AIC as you suggested and I haven't had a problem since.
Sep 3, 2008 at 11:41 PM
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