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Old 09-13-2009, 06:21 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Christ View Post
The car doesn't run right, so instead of coasting in neutral (watching the RPMs jump to 2k+)...
The quick fix for a saturn (and maybe others) is to warm it up, turn on some accessories, and while it is idling good, unplug the idle control valve connector (lower plug by the throttle body/firewall). Then use your foot for idle speed control when it is cold
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