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Posted on Sep 27, 2008

Rough running Ls model 4 cylinder, 2000. Engine idles in N and Park and throttles fine. In any gear it hesitates runs rough and bogs. Check engine light is on also. Oil,plugs,filter,wires and fuel filter all ok. Any ideas? Thankyou in advance for any help.

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Had same problem. I start with my egr valve then to my catalytic converter.replace both of them running fine for now

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Recall Summary 00-03 LS ModelsON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2L L4 (L61) ENGINES, A FAILURE OF THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION IN IDLE QUALITY, REDUCTION IN OVERALL ENGINE POWER, AND THE VEHICLE MAY BE HARD TO START. CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AFTER SUCH AN IGNITION MODULE FAILURE WILL RESULT IN THE ¿SERVICE ENGINE SOON¿ LIGHT FLASHING, AND MAY LEAD TO SECONDARY FAILURES OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, OXYGEN SENSOR, AND EXHAUST RESONATOR. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-553-6000, PROMPT 3.

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