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1991 Saturn Sport Coupe Repair Question


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Asked on August 5, 2009

1991 Saturn Sport Coupe engine cuts out at 4000 rpm at idle

Engine Performance problem
1991 Saturn Sport Coupe 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 200k miles

is it normal for the engine to cut out at 4000 rpm at idle that is me reving the engine is it a saf-T- feature on the Engine that is in the E.C.U to cut off at 4000 rpm or there is another problem that I need to Adress
Avatar Asked by rmkmechanic

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Replied on October 2, 2009

its normal its just a rev limter so u dont over rev the motor they all do that and yes its controlled thru the ecm.
louie

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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