Drive Guys take on high idle

Published October 9, 2008 4:00am ET



Drive Guys Ed Kriston and Jeffrey Boone are automotive repair specialists based in the Towson office of AAA Mid-Atlantic.

Ed and Jeff,

I have a question regarding my 2000 Saturn SL. It starts up and idles high even when driving. With the foot off the brakes it moves forward without acceleration.

The rpm in my opinion is too high. What do you suggest is the problem and resolution?

Thanks,

Michelle R.

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