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RPM'S are low at Traffic lights and causes car to shake?!?!

davesgreenvt

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I need some help on why my VT sits at about 600rpm at the lights and that is causing the car to rattle/shake when it isn't moving? what would be some of the possible causes and whats a ball park range price on getting them fixed?

Thanks In Advance!
 

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First check for a vacuum leak like posted above.

Then I would try is adjusting the idle screw on the throttle body.
 
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Could also be a filthy plenum/intake, give it a clean and if that doesnt help check for a vacuum leak.
 

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Stuffed engine mounts can also be a cause of the car shaking while sitting idle in gear.....I wouldn't think 600 rpm is all that low when ideling in gear
 

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I wouldn't think 600 rpm is all that low when ideling in gear

It is.

As already mentioned, a vac leak is more than likely the cause. Have a feel around for any perished hoses connected to the intake, if you cant find any, go over the hoses slowly with a can of aerosol degreaser and see if the rev come up at any point, if they do then that's where the leak is.
 

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Is there an engine light? Mine had a occasional one that would flash and idle dropped and shook the car turned out to be oxy sensors roughly $160 from repco
 

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nah there's no engine light.
how do you check for a vac leak?
and where abouts is the idle screw on the throttle body?
 
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