2004 Saturn ION Logo
Posted on Jan 14, 2009

High idleing i have a 2004 saturn ion 1 2.2l when im driving i could feel it kick in and when i stop it wants to go.i put in nutral and it idles at 3-1/2-4-1/2 rpms.its usually at 1-1/2 rpms.i had my iac,the whole fuel system cleaned,and fuel injector wire harness replaced about 5-6 months ago.i spent well over $1000 on it. any solutions for my problem

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    Did you have these problems with your car before you had the work done or did it start afterwords?

    FYI, the most common problem that causes high idle is an air leak somewhere in the engine, but it could be a number of other things.

    Do you know if anything was done to the TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) ? This would cause a similar problem.

    Let me know. Thanks


×

1 Answer

Anonymous

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

Hot-Shot:

An expert who has answered 20 questions.

Corporal:

An expert that has over 10 points.

Mayor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.

  • Contributor 20 Answers
  • Posted on Jan 17, 2009
Anonymous
Contributor
Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

Hot-Shot:

An expert who has answered 20 questions.

Corporal:

An expert that has over 10 points.

Mayor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.

Joined: Jan 16, 2009
Answers
20
Questions
0
Helped
9240
Points
34

Try pulling the engine coolant temp sensor, They often crack not sure why but the ceramic tip cracks makes the car hard to start, the car's idle may race while shifting gears, and often smokes. The sensor is on the right side of the engine when looking at it on the head. Easy to change and get too

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

1helpful
2answers
1helpful
1answer

My used Saturn ion 2003 making loud clicking noise when idling and not accelerating

You buy a 10 year old car that isn't even made anymore
and know it has issues

Do you not have a repair shop you use for many years that has
been around for decades

You need a shop to go thru the entire car & fix ALL problems
regardless of cost,not us guessing at things

Not to get up to speed could be a gas filter ,most likely worn
out & blocked exhaust converter & I could write a book

All it's issues can be diagnosed & you should spend about $1500
if ALL problems are properly tested & resolved

Now you got the entire suspension,all fluids,brakes,tires & on & on

When I buy any vehicle I put it on stands for 3 weeks min & go thru it

On a new car i spend a week a year going thru the entire car

I take brakes apart every year

I check all data every 4 months with professional scan tool software
0helpful
1answer

High idle

It's probably one of two things , a vacum leak or a bad ground.
0helpful
1answer

Idles high & throttle sticks sometimes when stopping

Sticking throttle. Clean and loosen the sticking parts.
0helpful
1answer

2004 saturn ion idles to fast

may need to check your vacuum lines. Your car probably has a MAP senor (Manifold absolute pressure) so if you have some sort of leak into your intake manifold it will raise engine rpm to compinsate for the extra air.
0helpful
1answer

2005 SATURN ION HIGH IDLE 1800 RPM CAN YOU HELP

Idle speed that high usually indicates a vacuum leak somewhere. Check every vacuum line and hose and connection you can find for loose or damaged hoses. Also make sure there's not something causing the throttle linkage or pedal to stick or be in a bind.
0helpful
3answers

Weird idle when clutch is disengaged

Sounds like a bad idle air motor (That controls idle) But you must pull compiter codes first (The computr tells it what to do)

Question? is the engine's heat normal, if not there's sensor that boosts idle when the engine is cold

If you removed the thrmostat, put it back in.FIRST
0helpful
1answer
Not finding what you are looking for?

716 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Saturn Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Ronny Bennett Sr.
Ronny Bennett Sr.

Level 3 Expert

6988 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

Are you a Saturn Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...