why does my saturn 2001 saturn sc2 when i take my foot off the gas paddle it wants to shut off i have to drive with break and gas what is the problem

Asked by add14 Oct 18, 2013 at 09:00 PM about the 2001 Saturn S-Series 3 Dr SC2 Coupe

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

when I drive I have to use both feet one for gas and the other the brakes so it won't shut off while i'm a stop light or in traffic

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dandyoun answered 10 years ago

Sounds like your idle air control valve is either dirty or faulty.

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Alex answered 10 years ago

I concur. Check the IAC and clean the throttle body out.

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kyasanku answered 10 years ago

Maybe your engine idle speed is too low need asmall increase

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Alex answered 10 years ago

There isn't a way to do that. The idle speed is programmed into the PCM

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ffair answered 10 years ago

What about the EGR valve. I had a 1999 SC2 and the was my problem.

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sofakingpin answered 3 years ago

I had to replace the fuel filter on my wifes 02 SC1 Drivers side behind the back door

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