Vibrating when idling

Tiny
ERJON BASHA
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  • 2012 VAUXHALL CORSA
  • 1.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 73,000 MILES
When I turn on my car and leave it idle for less than a minute, the car starts to vibrate every 2-3 seconds. It also does this when I stop at red lights etc, as well. But I don’t notice it when I drive my car. Can anyone help me before I go to the mechanics?
Wednesday, January 1st, 2020 AT 1:04 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 108,254 POSTS
Hi,

Can you tell if the idle is just going low? Most times a low idle or rough idle is caused by a vacuum leak or the idle air control valve (IAC). The IAC is responsible for maintaining idle speed. Lets start simple. Here is a link that shows how to check for a vacuum leak. Do this first and let me know the results.

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

Let me know if you have questions.

Joe
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Wednesday, January 1st, 2020 AT 7:30 PM

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