2001 Pontiac Grand Am rouph idle

Tiny
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  • 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM
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Runs great at high r p m s idles rough and stalls replaced the map sencer new plugs new fuil fillter cleaned fuil injecters checked for vac leaks
Friday, May 8th, 2009 AT 1:25 AM

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Tiny
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Could obvisouly be many things, but I would remove and clean the EGR valve. EGR flow at idle will cause rough idle and stalling, but will run better at higher RPM.
EGR valve pintle and base can get clogged/stciking caused by exhaust soot buildup.
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Friday, May 8th, 2009 AT 7:35 AM

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