99 sl2 starts good runs good for4 - 5 miles then wants to die.

Asked by jstit10 Nov 01, 2013 at 03:44 AM about the 1999 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL2 Sedan

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runs good for a short time then stutters like its getting too much or too llittle gas. at stops it tries to stall unless i keep my foot on the gas. replacedfuel pump ignition pack, and had engine cleaned. problem still there.

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dandyoun answered 10 years ago

http://www.saturnfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=146809 --- check this out. A few thing to check are idle air control valve, loose or dirty battery connections, throttle position sensor and vacuum leaks. Hope this gives you some where to start looking.

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