Grand AM :: Stutter When Driving And Go Up A Hill
Dec 29, 2012
Ok, when I'm driving and go up a hill or have to give it light pedal it stutters, almost like a cyl drop. I'm pretty sure its not a cylinder drop. It will continue to do it until I release throttle and mash it down again.
Also, when i turn the key at start up, I get nothing. I have to put it in N then it starts right up. Neutral saftey switch? And would that be related to the above issue? Guy at a shop said he thinks its IAC and said its connected to N switch?
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