98 2.4l idles rough, wont stay runnig when put in gear?

Asked by jrbrumley11 Jan 25, 2014 at 07:21 PM about the 1998 Pontiac Grand Am 4 Dr SE Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

At idle car runs rough, given a little gas not rough. Go to put it in gear wont stay running.

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dandyoun answered 10 years ago

Possibly idle air control valve either dirty/faulty or dirty throttle plate. Check for vacuum leaks too.

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